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Starstruck

  • 1982
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.3K
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Starstruck (1982)
Pop MusicalSatireComedyDramaMusical

A teenage girl, with dreams of becoming a famous singer, tries to secure a spot on a local televised talent show.A teenage girl, with dreams of becoming a famous singer, tries to secure a spot on a local televised talent show.A teenage girl, with dreams of becoming a famous singer, tries to secure a spot on a local televised talent show.

  • Director
    • Gillian Armstrong
  • Writer
    • Stephen MacLean
  • Stars
    • Jo Kennedy
    • Ross O'Donovan
    • Margo Lee
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gillian Armstrong
    • Writer
      • Stephen MacLean
    • Stars
      • Jo Kennedy
      • Ross O'Donovan
      • Margo Lee
    • 34User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Jo Kennedy
    Jo Kennedy
    • Jackie Mullens
    Ross O'Donovan
    • Angus Mullens
    Margo Lee
    Margo Lee
    • Pearl
    Max Cullen
    Max Cullen
    • Reg
    Pat Evison
    • Nana
    John O'May
    • Terry
    Dennis Miller
    Dennis Miller
    • Lou
    Norman Erskine
    • Hazza
    Melissa Jaffer
    Melissa Jaffer
    • Mrs. Booth
    Philip Judd
    • One of The Swingers
    Dwayne Hillman
    Dwayne Hillman
    • One of The Swingers
    Ian Gilroy
    • One of The Swingers
    Ned Lander
    • Robbie
    Mark Little
    Mark Little
    • Carl
    Ian Spence
    • Spider
    Kerry McKay
    • Phil
    Peter Davies
    • Timpany
    Carol Burns
    Carol Burns
    • Teacher
    • Director
      • Gillian Armstrong
    • Writer
      • Stephen MacLean
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    • Trivia
      Reportedly, famed Australian rock music bands INXS and Men at Work wanted to participate in the picture but were turned-down by the production.
    • Goofs
      At the beginning of the "Gimme Love" number, Jackie and Angus are briefly seen dancing on the nightclub floor several moments before they actually arrive at the club on their motorcycle. (This continuity error is not present in an alternative take of the sequence that features on the DVD as an extra.)
    • Quotes

      Nana: You must be good and tired.

      Jackie: No, just tired.

    • Alternate versions
      One of the US home video versions deletes the first chorus of the title song. The original US cable version deleted the song "It's Not Enough."
    • Connections
      Featured in Feature Film Lighting: Russell Boyd A.C.S. Interviewed by Peter Thompson (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Starstruck Overture
      (Instrumental)
      Performed by The Swingers
      Written by Philip Judd

    User reviews34

    Featured review
    9/10

    Sparkling little gem of a movie!

    This is worth looking for. Australian film maker Gillian Armstrong's delightful gem traces the path of two Aussie teens trying to make their break in show biz. This is a classic fairy tale story that includes such amusing scenes as young star Jo Kennedy practising tight-rope walking across the bar of her grandmother's pub. This film treats its teen subjects with respect rather than condescension and the finale is a showstopper. Great soundtrack of obscure 80s music, as well.
    • sschwart
    • Apr 28, 1999
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    • Release date
      • January 26, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Star Struck
    • Filming locations
      • Harbour View Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Palm Beach Pictures
      • The Australian Film Commission
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • A$2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $691
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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