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1954 · 176 min · PG

A Star Is Born

Directed by George Cukor · Drama, Music, Romance

A Star Is Born (1954) is a Drama film, directed by George Cukor set in Los Angeles during the 1950s. It runs 176 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Harold ArlenLeonard Gershe
Cinematography
Sam Leavitt
Cast
Judy GarlandJames MasonJack CarsonCharles BickfordTommy NoonanLucy MarlowAmanda BlakeIrving Bacon

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
MelancholicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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