The Star
Synopsis
A young boy who has recently lost his mother finds new meaning when a shooting star lands in his garden.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- John Milarky, Alasdair Gray
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- The Star
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- BBC Scotland, Scottish Arts Council Lottery Fund, The Scottish Film Production Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Moore
John Milarky, Alasdair Gray
Dario Marianelli
Gyula Pados
David Gibson
Stephen Marsh, Ildikó Kemény, Catherine Aitken, Andrea Calderwood
Department Leadership Roster
David Moore
Director
Stephen Marsh
Producer
Ildikó Kemény
Producer
John Milarky
Writer
Gyula Pados
Director of Photography
David Gibson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Star.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Star about?
A young boy who has recently lost his mother finds new meaning when a shooting star lands in his garden.
Who directed The Star?
The Star was directed by David Moore.
Who stars in The Star?
The principal cast of The Star includes Gordon McCorkell, Alison Peebles, Stewart Preston, David Bradley, Philip McKee.
When was The Star released and how long is it?
The Star was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Star was composed by Dario Marianelli.