A rock star on the decline, John Norman Howard has given in to drugs and excessive drinking, and his music has suffered as a result. Wandering into a club one night, John watches singer Esther Hoffman perform and is smitten. However, even as Esther finds fame and success with her singing, John continues his downward spiral.
A Star is Born (1976)■
Synopsis
John Norman Howard’s rock star career is on a downward spiral as the years of drinking, touring, and doing cocaine are catching up with him. When he discovers Esther Hoffman singing in a small club, he refocuses his energy on her, helping her to become a bright new singing star. Although Esther is a down-to-earth girl, she finds herself falling in love with reckless John Norman. And the more her successes add up, the greater his failure seems to be.
Credits
Rating: 15
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Director: Frank Pierson
Stars: Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey
