Storyline

When sleazy Paul Snider (Eric Roberts) stumbles upon pretty high school beauty Dorothy Stratten (Mariel Hemingway), he knows she is star material. Paul becomes her manager and husband, and under his guidance Dorothy grows to fame as a Playboy Playmate. But when Dorothy begins pursuing an acting career, the jealous Paul finds himself elbowed out of the picture by more famous men. Dorothy's career rises as Paul's mental state declines, leading ultimately to tragedy.

Plot Keywords

model, director, hugh hefner, pornographer, husband, dark, disturbing, gritty, gory, los angeles, vancouver, british columbia, mansion, bungalow, murder, pornography, fame, affair, jealousy, rise, fall, revenge, 1970s

Short Review

The film frames domestic abuse and an American tragedy with forensic detail.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 9.99, Track Rental Price: 2.99, Collection Price: 9.99, Track Hd Price: 9.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 2.99, Collection Hd Price: 9.99

3. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 2.99]