Starstruck (1982)

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Release Date: Nov 10, 1982 Wide

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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'

PG, 1 hr. 42 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Comedy, Cult Movies

Directed By: Gillian Armstrong

In Theaters: Nov 10, 1982 Wide

On DVD: Jul 26, 2005

Cast

Jo Kennedy
Jackie Mullens
Ross O'Donovan
Angus Mullens
Pat Evison
Nana
Margo Lee
Pearl
Max Cullen
Reg
Ned Lander
Robbie
Melissa Jaffer (II)
Mrs. Booth
John O'May
Terry Lambert
Dennis Miller
Lou
Norman Erskine
Hazza
Buster Stiggs
On of the Swingers
Brian Blain
Brewery Executive
Carol Burns
Teacher
Stuart Campbell
TV Director
Kay Eklund
Wardrobe Lady
Kaarin Fairfax (II)
Ice Cream Girl
Ian Gilroy
One of The Swingers
Lucky Grills
Brewery Truckdriver
Syd Heylen
Pub Regular
Dwayne Hillman
One of The Swingers
Mark Little
Carl
Katherine Romaine
Make-up Artist
John Sheerin
Policeman
Ian Spence
Spider
Peter Davies
Timpany
David Garfield
Aggresive Drunk
Phil Judd
The Swinger
Warren Lewis
Schoolboy 2
Michael Moody
Rescue Ladderman
Kerry McKay
Phil
Geoffrey Rush
Floor Manager
Rainee Skinner
Rock Photographer
Pat Rooney
Bouncer

Critic Reviews for Starstruck

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Flaky effervescence

September 25, 2009 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

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A lot of fun, though a period of it's time. Catchy music will appeal to those who grew up in the 80's.

June 1, 2007

Steve K

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Outrageous Aussie funny tale about a teen wannabe singer helped in her ambition by her 14-year-old cousin.

November 9, 2006

Dean McKenna

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