Synopsis
Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the counter of a Dairy Queen. Under his guidance Dorothy grows to fame as a Playboy Playmate. But when Dorothy begins pursuing an acting career, the jealous Paul finds himself elbowed out of the picture by more famous men.
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Cast
- Mariel HemingwayDorothy Stratten
- Eric RobertsPaul Snider
- Cliff RobertsonHugh Hefner
- Carroll BakerDorothy's Mum
- Roger ReesAram Nicholas
- David ClennonMartin "Geb" Gebber
- Josh MostelPrivate Detective
- Lisa GordonEileen
- Sidney MillerNightclub Owner
- Keith HefnerPhotographer
Recommandations
- 100
Chicago Sun-Times
I think this is an important movie. Devastating, violent, hopeless, and important, because it holds a mirror up to a part of the world we live in, and helps us see it more clearly. In particular, it examines the connection between fame and obscurity, between those who have a moment of praise and notoriety, and those who see themselves condemned to stand always at the edge of the spotlight. - 90
Variety
An engrossing, unsentimental and unavoidably depressing account of the short life and ghastly death of Playmate-actress Dorothy Stratten. - 80
TV Guide Magazine
Brilliant and sickening...A must-see that is guaranteed to ruin your day. - 75
The Associated Press
The story of centerfold girl Dorothy Stratton has been told before, in a television movie and countless articles. But Fosse gives it new and immediate strength through his superior talent as a filmmaker. [7 Nov 1983] - 70
The New York Times
Make no mistake about it: Miss Hemingway, a beauty who looks a lot like Miss Stratten, is not giving an impersonation but a true performance, as fully realized as the somewhat limited circumstances allow. There is an alertness, humor and intelligence to her work that immediately identifies her as one of our best young film actresses, someone who reinvents character in her own image rather than simply miming it. - 60
Washington Post
It's a snuff movie, all dressed up, for self-abusive audiences...You feel filthy after seeing this stuff, paying to be a party to this sad, sordid business, watching this woman being used during and, now, after life. [11 Nov 1983, p.25] - 50
Time Out
The whole thing feel(s) more like a naughty snapshot than any artistic achievement. - 50
Washington Post
It never ventures close enough to the victims to inspire profound reflections on the pity and terror of it all. [12 Nov 1983, p.C1]
