Struggles to get starred in a heavenly film (4)

I believe the answer is:

wars

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'struggles' is the definition.
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I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for wars that I've seen before include "- - of the Roses" , "Armed conflicts against enemies" , "See 8" , "Battles" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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