Star 80

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Star 80 ★★ ½ 1983 (R)

Based on the true-life tragedy of Playmate of the Year Dorothy Stratten and her manager-husband Paul Snider as they battle for control of her body, her mind, and her money, with gruesome results. Roberts is overpowering as the vile Snider, but the movie is generally unpleasant. Fosse's last film. 104m/C VHS, DVD . Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, David Clennon, Josh Mostel, Roger Rees, Carroll Baker; D: Bob Fosse; W: Bob Fosse; C: Sven Nykvist; M: Ralph Burns.