De Niro shows off softer side

Updated 20.06 Sat Aug 04 2007
Keywords: Robert De Niro, Stardust

Robert De Niro's new Fantasy film Stardust sees him take on a very different kind of role from his usual tough man image.

The usually macho actor wears a dress and shows his feminine side to play gay pirate Captain Shakespeare in the fantasy drama.

The Raging Bull star may be getting a bit girlie for the role but his co-stars have confirmed that he's still a force to be reckoned with

The Raging Bull star may be getting a bit girlie for the role but his co-stars have confirmed that he's still a force to be reckoned with.

The film also features Brit comedian Ricky Gervais and US starlet Clare Danes and Michelle Pfieffer.

Stardust is about one young mans promise to retrieve a fallen star from the magical realm.

Stardust is out in the UK this October.

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