Starstruck (1982)
- 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
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
- 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, Nudity, Profanity, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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