Top Cast
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Rod Steiger
Colonel Gluck
Louise Fletcher
Loes Bakker
Lou Jacobi
Elia Goldberg
Brett Marx
David Goldberg
Yvon Dufour
Burgomeister
Helen Hughes
Rose Goldberg
Isabelle Mejias
Marijke
Jean Gascon
The Priest
Pierre Gobeil
Peter
Guy L'Écuyer
Antique Dealer
Rijk de Gooyer
1st Gestapo Officer
Derek de Lint
Lieutenant Steiner
Aubert Pallascio
Kees
Lex Goudsmit
Gendarme
Henry Gamer
Commissionaire
Hans Cornelissen
2nd Gestapo Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 28, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Fischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Rosenthal, Max Fischer
- Original Score
- Art Phillips
- Original Title
- The Lucky Star
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Télé-Métropole
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Fischer
Jack Rosenthal, Max Fischer
Art Phillips
Frank Tidy
Yves Langlois
André Fleury, Claude Léger
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Rosenthal
Screenplay
Max Fischer
Screenplay
Yves Langlois
Editor
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
Claude Léger
Producer
Max Fischer
Director
Art Phillips
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lucky Star.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lucky Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lucky Star about?
In the war-torn Netherlands, a local Jewish boy has vivid escapist fantasies of being in a Hollywood western where good always triumphs.
Who directed The Lucky Star?
The Lucky Star was directed by Max Fischer.
Who stars in The Lucky Star?
The principal cast of The Lucky Star includes Rod Steiger, Louise Fletcher, Lou Jacobi, Brett Marx, Yvon Dufour.
When was The Lucky Star released and how long is it?
The Lucky Star was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lucky Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lucky Star was composed by Art Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lucky Star?
The Lucky Star holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).