Movies and TvShows featuring "star-the-person" theme.

A passionate yet unsuccessful comedian named Rupert Pupkin stalks and kidnaps his idol, Jerry Langford, to take the spotlight for himself. Set in New York City, Rupert navigates through his delusional fantasies and ruthlessly embarrassing situations in his pursuit of fame. He will stop at nothing to become a TV talk show host and surpass Jerry, but he fails to distinguish fantasy from reality. The movie follows Rupert's committed fantasy and our detached onlooker perception, showcasing the extreme lengths he is willing to go to achieve his ambition.

Lenny is a provocative and controversial comedian who uses his stand-up routines to challenge societal norms and push the boundaries of freedom of speech. The movie explores Lenny's self-destructive behavior, drug addiction, and legal battles, while also delving into his personal life and relationships.

Mephisto is a drama film set in 1930s Nazi Germany. It follows a theater director who makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, in order to achieve success and fame. As he rises in the Nazi Party and gains influence, he must confront the price of his ambition and the ethical compromises he has made.

Shakes is a washed-up clown struggling with alcoholism, who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. On the run from the police, he must navigate a world of psychopaths and mimes to clear his name and rescue his kidnapped girlfriend.

Love Me or Leave Me (1955) tells the story of Ruth Etting, a singer who becomes a success in the music industry but struggles with a troubled marriage. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the film showcases Ruth's ambition, the challenges she faces in show business, and her tumultuous relationship with her husband.