Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.
Barbra Streisand
as Esther Hoffman
Kris Kristofferson
as John Norman Howard
Gary Busey
as Bobbie Ritchie
Oliver Clark
as Gary Danziger
Venetta Fields
as The Oreos
Clydie King
as The Oreos
Marta Heflin
as Quentin
M.G. Kelly
as Bebe Jesus
Sally Kirkland
as Photographer
Joanne Linville
as Freddie
Uncle Rudy
as Mo
Paul Mazursky
as Brian
