Starmaker
Sep 04, 1974 · 37m
Director
Peter PlummerOverview
In Granada TV’s 1974’s Starmaker, head Kink Ray Davies proved once again that he’s not like everybody else, producing a rock opera for television that tells the story of an insufferable, vain, egotistical rock star (played by Davies, naturally) who switches places with an “ordinary person” named Norman, working in Norman’s crappy job and living Norman’s crappy life to find inspiration for his next album. (Well, it’s a little more complicated than that…) Davies’ play reveled in breaking the fourth wall: cameras and microphones are visible throughout and the play’s author/star himself even ends up a member of the audience. Starmaker was a dry run for the themes of the Kinks’ 1975 album, The Kinks Present a Soap Opera.
Cast of Starmaker
Crew of Starmaker
About Starmaker
What is Starmaker about?
In Granada TV’s 1974’s Starmaker, head Kink Ray Davies proved once again that he’s not like everybody else, producing a rock opera for television that tells the story of an insufferable, vain, egotistical rock star (played by Davies, naturally) who switches places with an “ordinary person” named Norman, working in Norman’s crappy job and living Norman’s crappy life to find inspiration for his…
When was Starmaker released?
Starmaker was released on September 4, 1974.
How long is Starmaker?
Starmaker runs 37 minutes.
Who directed Starmaker?
Starmaker was directed by Peter Plummer.
Who is in the cast of Starmaker?
The cast of Starmaker includes Ray Davies (Star), June Ritchie (Wife), Dave Davies (Himself), Anne Chapman (Dancer) and Richard Gough (Dancer).