Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the counter of a Dairy Queen. 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.

• The Ladd Company
• Warner Bros. Pictures
• Mariel Hemingway
• Eric Roberts
• Cliff Robertson
• Carroll Baker
• Roger Rees
• David Clennon
• Josh Mostel
• Lisa Gordon