A Star is Born

A Star Is Born is a 1976 American musical film telling the story of a young woman, played by Barbra Streisand who enters show business, and meets and falls in love with an established male star, played by Kris Kristofferson, only to find her career ascending while his goes into decline…

Talented rock star John Norman Howard (Kris Kristofferson) has seen his career begin to decline. Too many years of concerts and managers and life on the road have made him cynical and the monotony has taken its toll. Then he meets the innocent, pure and very talented singer Esther Hoffman (Barbra Streisand). As one of his songs in the movie says “I'm gonna take you girl, I'm gonna show you how.” And he does. He shows Esther the way to stardom while forsaking his own career. As they fall in love, her success only makes his decline even more apparent. A love story for the time – and a great film it is.

• Best Picture (Comedy or Musical) Golden Globe Winner 1976.

Critic Reviews:

• " A Star Is Born presents Streisand in an appealing and sympathetic role, and Kristofferson provides the perfect balance. In his toughest dramatic assignment to date, he is exceptionally good. " – David Dugas (United Press International)

• " It's Streisan­d's movie, and Streisand's cha­racter. Need I say more? " – David Keyes (Cinemaphile.org)

• " Gloriously over the top, lurid, self-obsessed; it's no surprise I've developed a liking for this. Kristofferson absolutely holds the narrative together, bringing a sense of realism even within this crazy world; Streisand's per­formances are showstopping. " – Sarah Cartland (Caution Spoilers)