Oct. 03, 2018|USA|136 Min.|R
Genre: Drama;Music;Romance
Description: “A Star Is Born,” released in 2018, tells the story of Jackson “Jack” Maine, a renowned country rock singer struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Jack’s primary support comes from Bobby, his manager and older half-brother. After a performance, Jack visits a drag bar, where he encounters Ally, a talented waitress and singer-songwriter. Impressed by her rendition of an Edith Piaf tribute, Jack strikes up a conversation with her, delving into her struggles to pursue a music career. He encourages her to perform her original work, recognizing her potential as a songwriter.
Later, Jack invites Ally to one of his concerts. Despite her initial hesitation, she attends, and at his urging, joins him on stage to perform “Shallow.” This moment sparks their romantic relationship, and Ally begins touring with Jack. During the tour, they visit Jack’s childhood ranch in Arizona, only to discover it has been sold and converted into a wind farm. Furious, Jack confronts Bobby, who reveals he had informed Jack of the sale, but Jack was too intoxicated to remember.
As Ally’s career takes off, she meets Rez, a record producer who offers her a contract. Though Jack is troubled by the shift in her musical direction away from country and toward pop, he supports her decision. Jack’s struggles with addiction intensify when he misses one of Ally’s performances after passing out drunk. He later reconciles with Ally and proposes to her using a makeshift ring crafted from a guitar string. They marry the same day in a ceremony presided over by a relative of Jack’s best friend, George “Noodles” Stone.
The film explores themes of love, fame, and addiction as Ally rises to stardom while Jack grapples with his personal demons.
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Cast director: Bradley Cooper
Cast actor: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, Rafi Gavron, Anthony Ramos, Dave Chappelle, Marlon Williams, Brandi Carlile, Ron Rifkin
Original name: A Star Is Born