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Star Quality
Lorraine Barrie, a fading but brilliant actress with a penchant for manipulating every theatrical endeavour to her best advantage, meets her match when she must trust her success to an equally willful stage director.
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Plot Summary
A former Hollywood star, now struggling to maintain her lavish lifestyle, attempts to launch a comeback by creating a vanity film. She enlists the help of a glamorous but aging rival and a notoriously difficult director, leading to a chaotic and often hilarious production.
Critical Reception
Star Quality was a moderately received television film, appreciated for its witty script and the performances of its seasoned cast. While not a critical darling, it offered a lighthearted and satirical look at the film industry.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp dialogue and humorous portrayal of Hollywood.
Noted for strong performances from its ensemble cast, particularly Jane Seymour.
Some critics found the plot predictable but enjoyed the satire.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available tend to highlight the film's amusing look at the vanity of fame and the behind-the-scenes antics of filmmaking.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a novel of the same name by the acclaimed British author and screenwriter, J.B. Priestley.
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