The read
A Balasaur Score of 55 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, Metacritic 59/100. Most of the 1,110 1970s drama movies in this catalog score higher.
Synopsis
Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic59/100
249 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank PiersonDirector
- Joan DidionScreenplay
- John Gregory DunneScreenplay
- Frank PiersonScreenplay
- Roger KellawayOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Barbra StreisandEsther Hoffman
- Kris KristoffersonJohn Norman Howard
- Gary BuseyBobbie Ritchie
- Oliver ClarkGary Danziger
- Venetta FieldsThe Oreos
- Clydie KingThe Oreos
- Marta HeflinQuentin
- M.G. KellyBebe Jesus
- Sally KirklandPhotographer
- Joanne LinvilleFreddie
- Uncle RudyMo
- Paul MazurskyBrian Wexler
Stills
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Themes
rock starromancefamefading star