Starstruck (1982)

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Star Struck is a light, frothy pop-culture musical comedy from Australia, where Jackie (Jo Kennedy) dreams of becoming a singing star and her cousin Angus (Ross O'Donovan) thinks he has what it takes to be a successful manager. After a spot at the hip club in town (wearing a kangaroo suit) fails to win Jackie any paying gigs, Angus enters her in a major talent competition to be held on New Year's Eve. If Jackie wins, her career is assured, and the $25,000 grand prize will help keep her parents' cafe open. But can Jackie stand the pressure? Will the band get it together in time? And will Angus ever get a girl? Star Struck plays like a mid-1980s "New Wave" variation on an old "Let's Put On A Show!" teenage musical, with tunes by Phil Judd and Tim Finn of the popular New Zealand band Split Enz. Keep your eyes peeled for a bit part played by Geoffrey Rush, 14 years before he would win an Oscar for his work in Shine. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Starring:: Jo Kennedy, Ross O'Donovan, (more)

Director(s):: Gillian Armstrong

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Starstruck

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 95 mins

Complete Cast of Starstruck

Jo Kennedy - Jackie Mullens
Pat Evison - Nana
Max Cullen - Reg
Melissa Jaffer - Mrs. Booth
Dennis Miller - Lou
Buster Stiggs - On of the Swingers
Lucky Grills - Brewery Truckdriver
Michael Moody - Rescue Ladderman
Phil Judd - The Swinger
Peter Davies - Timpany
John Sheerin - Policeman
Mark Little - Carl
Geoffrey Rush - Floor Manager
Syd Heylen - Pub Regular
Brian Blain - Brewery Executive
Kaarin Fairfax - Ice Cream Girl
Kay Eklund - Wardrobe Lady

Ross O'Donovan - Angus Mullens
Margo Lee - Pearl
Ned Lander - Robbie
John O'May - Terry Lambert
Norman Erskine - Hazza
Pat Rooney - Bouncer
Dwayne Hillman - One of The Swingers
Warren Lewis - Schoolboy 2
David Garfield - Aggresive Drunk
Ian Spence - Spider
Katherine Romaine - Make-up Artist
Rainee Skinner - Rock Photographer
Kerry McKay - Phil
Ian Gilroy - One of The Swingers
Carol Burns - Teacher
Stuart Campbell - TV Director

Director(s):: Gillian Armstrong

Writer(s):: Stephen Maclean

Producer(s):: Richard Brennan, David Elfick

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG(Not For Children, Profanity, Nudity, Adult Situations)

Categories:: Comedy

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	John B.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

This movie is a total joy from beginning to end. Wonderful, good-hearted characters in funny, funny situations, with decent (although certainly not great) original new-wavish music throughout. One of the true gems of Australian filmmaking.

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