

A Star Is Born
1954-10-01 · 176 min · ★ 7.1
A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
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Production details
- Directors
- George Cukor
- Production companies
- Transcona Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,019,770
- Revenue
- USD 12,000,000
Top Cast
Judy GarlandVicki Lester
James MasonNorman Maine
Jack CarsonMatt Libby
Charles BickfordOliver Niles
Tommy NoonanDanny McGuire
Lucy MarlowLola Lavery
Amanda BlakeSusan Ettinger
Irving BaconGraves
Hazel ShermetLibby's Secretary
James BrownGlenn Williams (uncredited)
Laurindo AlmeidaGuitarist (uncredited)
Rudolph AndersMr. Ettinger (uncredited)
Phil ArnoldAgent (uncredited)
Gertrude AstorRacetrack Spectator (uncredited)
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