Starmaker
Synopsis
In Granada TV’s 1974’s Starmaker, head Kink Ray Davies proved once again that he’s not like everybody else, producing a rock opera for television that tells the story of an insufferable, vain, egotistical rock star (played by Davies, naturally) who switches places with an “ordinary person” named Norman, working in Norman’s crappy job and living Norman’s crappy life to find inspiration for his next album. (Well, it’s a little more complicated than that…) Davies’ play reveled in breaking the fourth wall: cameras and microphones are visible throughout and the play’s author/star himself even ends up a member of the audience. Starmaker was a dry run for the themes of the Kinks’ 1975 album, The Kinks Present a Soap Opera.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Plummer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Davies
- Original Title
- Starmaker
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Plummer
Ray Davies
Dennis Woolf
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Plummer
Director
Ray Davies
Writer
Dennis Woolf
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Starmaker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Starmaker about?
In Granada TV’s 1974’s Starmaker, head Kink Ray Davies proved once again that he’s not like everybody else, producing a rock opera for television that tells the story of an insufferable, vain, egotistical rock star (played by Davies, naturally) who switches places with an “ordinary person” named Norman, working in Norman’s crappy job and living Norman’s crappy life to find inspiration for his next album. (Well, it’s a little more complicated than that…) Davies’ play reveled in breaking the fourth wall: cameras and microphones are visible throughout and the play’s author/star himself even ends up a member of the audience. Starmaker was a dry run for the themes of the Kinks’ 1975 album, The Kinks Present a Soap Opera.
Who directed Starmaker?
Starmaker was directed by Peter Plummer.
Who stars in Starmaker?
The principal cast of Starmaker includes Ray Davies, June Ritchie, Dave Davies, Anne Chapman, Richard Gough.
When was Starmaker released and how long is it?
Starmaker was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 37m.