

These are only a few of the surprise details laced in Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born. If you are thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Suicide Crisis Line at 1-80. There are also rumors that suggest that this scene is the final one shot for Cooper's movie, though that information hasn't been officially confirmed yet. Ultimately, Bradley Cooper forged his own path with the ending to his directorial debut, which ends with our tortured main character hanging himself in his garage. Then it was changed to have Jackson Maine ride his motorcycle to his doom, which would've been more in line with the 1976 version. Reportedly, Bradley Cooper intended to shoot a similar ending for his movie, even scouting a few different oceanside locations in order to shoot this pivotal scene. The means through which every character commits suicide is different, but in Bradley Cooper's original script, this movie was going to have an ending that harkened back more directly to the 1937 original, which saw Fredric March's Norman Maine walking into the ocean in order to drown himself.

In every iteration of A Star is Born, the tragedy unfurls as the leading man takes his life, leaving his love interest with a broken wounded heart. The Ending Of The Movie Was Changed During Production Additionally, the big, bold red title card is a direct reference to the title card found in the 1954 version. And all four films feature the line "I just wanted to take another look at you," which is one streamline in all four versions. There are also several references to Ally's nose, which is directly related to Barbra Streisand, who starred in the 1976 tale. For instance, Lady Gaga singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is a tribute to Judy Garland, who starred in the 1954 remake. While Bradley Cooper's remake harkens back to the 1976 version more often than not, the first-time director pays his respects to all three movies - in some subtle ways and some not-so-subtle ways.

It follows behind the 1937 version, the 1954 remake, and the 1976 remake (each of them have their respective fans). It is no secret that 2018's A Star Is Born is the fourth iteration of the Hollywood cautionary love story. The Opening Titles Were In Direct Reference To 1954's A Star Is Born Plus Nods To Other 3 Versions
