Stardust
Synopsis
Jim MacLaine is now enjoying the nomadic 'gigs and groupies' life on tour with his band. When he achieves all his wildest dreams of international stardom, the sweet taste of success begins to turn sour.
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Top Cast
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David Essex
Jim MacLaine
Adam Faith
Mike Menary
Larry Hagman
Porter Lee Austin
Rosalind Ayres
Jeanette
Marty Wilde
Colin Day
Keith Moon
JD Glover
Dave Edmunds
Alex
Ines Des Longchamps
Danielle
Karl Howman
Stevie
Richard LeParmentier
Felix Hoffman
Edd Byrnes
TV interviewer
Peter Duncan
Kevin
Paul Nicholas
Johnny
James Hazeldine
Brian
John Normington
Harrap
David Daker
Ralph Woods
Anthony Naylor
Keith Nolan
Charlotte Cornwell
Sally Potter
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Connolly
- Original Title
- Stardust
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Goodtimes Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Ray Connolly
Anthony B. Richmond
David Puttnam, Sanford Lieberson, Roy Baird
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Connolly
Writer
Michael Apted
Director
David Puttnam
Producer
Sanford Lieberson
Producer
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stardust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stardust about?
Jim MacLaine is now enjoying the nomadic 'gigs and groupies' life on tour with his band. When he achieves all his wildest dreams of international stardom, the sweet taste of success begins to turn sour.
Who directed Stardust?
Stardust was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in Stardust?
The principal cast of Stardust includes David Essex, Adam Faith, Larry Hagman, Rosalind Ayres, Marty Wilde.
When was Stardust released and how long is it?
Stardust was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stardust?
Stardust holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).