Shooting Stars (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1928, Shooting Stars is a drama film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The husband and wife acting team of Mae Feather and Julian Gordon is torn apart when he discovers she is having an affair with the screen comedian Andy Wilks.
Who’s in it. Shooting Stars stars Annette Benson as Mae Feather, Brian Aherne as Julian Gordon, Donald Calthrop as Andy Wilkes and Wally Patch as Property Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Shooting Stars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shooting Stars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shooting Stars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shooting Stars (1928)?
- In GB, Shooting Stars is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shooting Stars worth watching?
- Shooting Stars holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shooting Stars?
- Shooting Stars stars Annette Benson, Brian Aherne, Donald Calthrop, Wally Patch and David Brooks.
- When was Shooting Stars released?
- Shooting Stars was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.