A young woman chases Hollywood stardom and faces the price of fame on the casting couch circuit.
BLACK STARLET
She had what it took to be a star... plus talent.
Girl leaves Gary, Indiana, to become a star in Hollywood.
Quick Answer
Black Starlet is a 1974 American drama film directed by Chris Munger about a young woman who leaves her hometown to pursue fame as a film actress in Hollywood, confronting the harsh realities of the industry.
Programmer's Pick
Hollywood dreams come with a hefty price tag, and Black Starlet counts every dime. Between film-industry sleaze and the lure of fast fame, Clara’s journey is as uncompromising as its blaxploitation pedigree.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Chris Munger
- Writer
- Howard Ostroff
- Release
- 1974
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- The Black Gauntlet
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Experience a 1970s blaxploitation spin on Hollywood ambition, where the quest for stardom collides with the industry's underbelly.
The film pulls no punches depicting the casting couch and the compromises faced by aspiring actresses.
Follow Clara's path from poverty in Gary, Indiana, to the glitzy but perilous world of Hollywood.
Black Starlet exposes the personal costs and betrayals behind chasing fortune and celebrity.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Black Starlet released? +
Black Starlet was released in 1974.
Who directed Black Starlet? +
Black Starlet was directed by Chris Munger.
How long is Black Starlet? +
Black Starlet has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Black Starlet? +
Black Starlet is a drama film.
Where can I watch Black Starlet? +
You can watch Black Starlet on SassyFlix.
