| Uniform Title |
A star is born (Motion picture : 1976) |
| Title |
A star is born. |
| Published |
Australia : Distributed by Warner Brothers Entertainment, ©2004. |
| ©1976, 2008 |
| Description |
DVD-video (134 minutes) : sound, colour ; 12 cm. |
| Notes |
Catalogued from container. |
| Warner Brothers Entertainment : 33536. |
| Originally released as a motion picture in 1976. |
| Based on a story by William Wellman and Robert Carson. |
| Previously filmed in 1937 and 1954. |
| Special features: Commentary by Barbra Streisand; Wardrobe tests with commentary by Barbra Streisand; Additional scenes with optional commentary by Barbra Streisand; Theatrical trailers. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jon Peters ; directed by Frank Pierson. |
| Performers |
Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson. |
| Summary |
A young actress meets Hollywood success and marries a famous leading man, whose star wanes as hers shines brighter. The fire of Barbra Streisand, the magnetism of Kris Kristofferson and the reckless world of big-time rock'n'roll bring a new passion and timeliness to 'A Star is Born', one of the screens classic love stories and winner of 5 Golden Globe Awards. |
| Target audience note |
Censorship classification: PG. |
| System details |
DVD video, Dolby digital, Region 4, regular 1.33:1, 16:9. |
| Language note |
English, French, Italian. Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Romanian. English and Italian for the hearing impaired. |
| Awards note |
Academy Award for Best Original Song ; Winner of 5 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Picture, Actress and Actor (Musical/Comedy), Best Original Song (1976). |
| Subjects |
Wellman, William A., -- 1896-1975 -- Film adaptations |
| Carson, Robert, -- 1909-1983 -- Film adaptations |
| Women rock musicians -- United States -- Drama |
| Rock musicians -- United States -- Drama |
| Music trade -- United States -- Drama |
| Man-woman relationships -- Drama |
| Genre |
Musical films |
| Romance films |
| Film remakes |
| Film adaptations |
| Feature films |
| Fiction films |
| Video recordings for the hearing impaired |
| Other Names |
Pierson, Frank R. director. |
| Peters, Jon, 1947- producer. |
| Streisand, Barbra, 1942- actor, performer. |
| Kristofferson, Kris actor, performer. |
| Motion picture adaptation of (work): Wellman, William A., 1896-1975. A star is born. |
| Motion picture adaptation of (work): Carson, Robert, 1909-1983. A star is born. |
| Links to Related Works |
Subject References:
Broader Subject References:
Authors:
- Carson, Robert, 1909-1983. A star is born .
- Kristofferson, Kris .
- Peters, Jon, 1947- .
- Pierson, Frank R. .
- Streisand, Barbra, 1942- .
- Wellman, William A., 1896-1975. A star is born .
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