Stardust (1974 film)

Infobox Film
name = Stardust


image_size = 160px
caption = 1974 movie poster
director = Michael Apted
producer = David Puttnam
Sanford Lieberson
writer = Ray Connolly
starring = David Essex
Adam Faith
cinematography = Anthony B. Richmond
editing = Michael Bradsell
distributor = EMI Films (UK)
Columbia Pictures (USA)
released = flagicon|UK 1974
flagicon|USA 12 November 1975
runtime = 111 min.
country = flagicon|UK
language = English
amg_id = 1:111635
imdb_id = 0072201

"Stardust" is a 1974 British film directed by Michael Apted and starring David Essex and Adam Faith. The film is the sequel to the 1973 film "That'll Be The Day". Its tagline is: "Show me a boy who never wanted to be a rock star and I'll show you a liar."

Plot

Following on from the earlier film it is set in the mid 1960s/early 70's and follows the career of aspiring rock star Jim Maclaine. Maclaine has assembled a group of musicians and formed a band "The Stray Cats", he seeks out his old friend Mike to become the band’s road manager. Mike quickly acquires a new van, accommodation and a recording session for the group. Maclaine soon becomes a massive star and is plunged into the centre of media attention. He indulges in casual sex and heavy drug use and the film documents the detrimental effects of this success on Maclaine and his relationship with his friends and colleagues. In particular, Maclaine’s long-standing friendship with manager Mike is now soured by money and success.

Main cast

Awards & Nominations

BAFTA Writers Guild of Great Britain for Best Original British Screenplay WINNER: Ray Connolly.

BAFTA Best Supporting Actor NOMINATED: Adam Faith.

External links

*imdb title|id=0072201|title=Stardust
*amg title|id=1:111635|title=Stardust