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6.9 / 10(237 votes)IMDbG19682h 56m$14M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Star!

“Happiness is a girl called Julie!”

Synopsis

Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

STAR! Original Trailer - Julie Andrews

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 22, 1968

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.98x ROI)

Production Budget

$14.3M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$14M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.98x

-$320K deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $14.3MWorldwide: $14M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Wise
Screenplay & Story
William Fairchild
Original Score
Lennie Hayton
Original Title
Star!
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 56m
Production Budget
$14.3M
Worldwide Gross
$14M
Production Studios
Robert Wise Productions, 20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Wise

Screenplay & Story

William Fairchild

Original Score & Music

Lennie Hayton

Director of Photography

Ernest Laszlo

Film Editing

William Reynolds

Producers

Saul Chaplin

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Wise

Robert Wise

Director

William Fairchild

Writer

Saul Chaplin

Saul Chaplin

Producer

Ernest Laszlo

Ernest Laszlo

Director of Photography

Lennie Hayton

Original Music Composer

William Reynolds

Editor

Boris Leven

Boris Leven

Production Design

Donald Brooks

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Star!.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Star!

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Star! about?

Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.

Who directed Star!?

Star! was directed by Robert Wise.

Who stars in Star!?

The principal cast of Star! includes Julie Andrews, Richard Crenna, Michael Craig, Daniel Massey, Robert Reed.

When was Star! released and how long is it?

Star! was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 56m.

What was the box office and production budget of Star!?

Star! had a reported production budget of $14.3M and grossed $14M at the worldwide box office (0.98 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Star!?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Star! was composed by Lennie Hayton.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Star!?

Star! holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).