David Essex - Jim MacLaine rise and fall of a rock star 2 / 3

Stardust is a 1974 British film directed by Michael Apted and starring David Essex and Adam Faith. The film is the sequel to the 1973 film That'll Be The Day. Its tagline is: "Show me a boy who never wanted to be a rock star and I'll show you a liar."
Following on from the earlier film it is set in the mid 1960s/early 70's and follows the career of aspiring rock star Jim Maclaine. Maclaine has assembled a group of musicians and formed a band The Stray Cats, he seeks out his old friend Mike to become the bands road manager. Mike quickly acquires a new van, accommodation and a recording session for the group. Maclaine soon becomes a massive star and is plunged into the centre of media attention. He indulges in casual sex and heavy drug use and the film documents the detrimental effects of this success on Maclaine and his relationship with his friends and colleagues. In particular, Maclaines long-standing friendship with manager Mike is now soured by money and success.

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[sharman495]

Surely this brilliant song has to be available on DVD, CD etc; we all want it;

[steve01274]

The Film is Available on DVD / video. Stardust Original Soundtrack Only on Vinyl. ebay have 2 available right now...

[jonnymacmma]

Superb, was this ever realeased as a record?

[steve01274]

Only release on the Stardust soundtrack.

[tigerman00]

I have it.

[sharona1981]

Definitely David's best screen performance-he has a presence about him that you can't teach someone in any acting school. And that face...breathtaking. 

[ElDanoLectro]

Stardust still not on DVD in the U.S. -- That'll Be the Day I saw on Netflix streaming recently.



[julianjh58]

@sharman495 just to let you know that i got a copy of stardust/ that`ll be the day as a double feature on dvd a short while ago from the hmv site

[neilam6]

Greatest film ever made i love it!

[scottrap]

I don't think this film has ever been released on DVD/Vhs in the US, at least to my knowledge. I actually saw this in theater when it was first released in 74. From what I remember, it was the best fictional account of a rock band that was ever made

[saucyson]

i totally agree sharman495 its an amasing song the words are beautiful, got it on dvd but would love on cd x x

[zenofmusic]

the soundtrack to Stardust is only available on LP. I bought one on ebay, then find someone with a record player that can record onto CD.