USA,
1976, 139 min
(Alternative: 135 min)
Directed by:
Frank R. PiersonCinematography:
Robert SurteesComposer:
Roger KellawayCast:
Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey, Oliver Clark, Marta Heflin, Sally Kirkland, Paul Mazursky, Robert Englund, Booker T. Jones, Maidie Norman (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
A rock star on the decline, John Norman Howard (Kris Kristofferson) has given in to drugs and excessive drinking, and his music has suffered as a result. Wandering into a club one night, John watches singer Esther Hoffman (Barbra Streisand) perform and is smitten. The two begin dating, and soon John lets Esther take the spotlight during his concerts. However, even as Esther finds fame and success with her singing, John continues his downward spiral. (Warner Bros. AU)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1977 - Barbra Streisand (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 1977 - Robert Surtees (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1977 - Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment
- 1977 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1978 - Alan Bergman, Barbra Streisand, Donna Weiss, Kenny Ascher, Kenny Loggins, Leon Russell, Marilyn Bergman, Paul Williams, Rupert Holmes (Best Music)
- 1978 - Best Soundtrack
Golden Globes
- 1977 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1977 - Kris Kristofferson (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1977 - Barbra Streisand (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1977 - Kenny Ascher (Best Original Score)
- 1977 - Paul Williams (Best Original Score)
- 1977 - Barbra Streisand, Paul Williams (Best Original Song)