The Star Maker_
"In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true..."
The adventures and deceptions of a photographer who travels through small villages of 1950s Sicily pretending to work for the big film studios in Rome.
Starring
Sergio Castellitto, Tiziana Lodato, Franco Scaldati
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Sergio Castellitto stars as Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo) in The Star Maker.
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Year context
The Star Maker was released 31 years ago in 1995.
Overview
The adventures and deceptions of a photographer who travels through small villages of 1950s Sicily pretending to work for the big film studios in Rome.
The Star Maker is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 53m.
CAST (20)
Sergio Castellitto
Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
Tiziana Lodato
Beata
Franco Scaldati
Brigadier Mastropaolo
Leopoldo Trieste
Mute
Leo Gullotta
Vito
Clelia Rondinella
Anna's mother
Salvatore Billa
Prince
Jane Alexander
Princess
Tony Sperandeo
1st Badalamenti
Tano Cimarosa
Grandpa Bordonaro
Nicola Di Pinto
Communal Functionary
Domenico Gennaro
1st Mafioso (as Mimmo Gennaro)
Luigi Maria Burruano
Flirtatious Client
Antonella Attili
Nurse
Costantino Carrozza
The Collector
Carmelo Di Mazzarelli
Old Man in Wheelchair
Domenico Dolce
Peasant on Bus
Stefano Gabbana
Photographer
MR
Maria Rosa Parrelo
Santina
RL
Rita Lia
Pinuccia
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Star Maker about?
The adventures and deceptions of a photographer who travels through small villages of 1950s Sicily pretending to work for the big film studios in Rome.
How long is The Star Maker?
The Star Maker has a runtime of 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Who stars in The Star Maker?
The cast of The Star Maker includes Sergio Castellitto, Tiziana Lodato, Franco Scaldati, Leopoldo Trieste, Leo Gullotta.
What is the rating of The Star Maker?
The Star Maker has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 191 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance