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On Location with: FAME

1980-12-31 · 12 min · ★ 6.7

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A short film about the making of the movie "Fame" (1980).

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Directors
Mark Schneider
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United States of America
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Top Cast

Alan ParkerAlan ParkerSelf - Director
Maureen TeefyMaureen TeefySelf - ‘Doris’
Antonia FranceschiAntonia FranceschiSelf - ‘Hilary’
Irene CaraIrene CaraSelf - ‘Coco’
Lee CurreriLee CurreriSelf - ‘Bruno’
Barry MillerBarry MillerSelf - ‘Ralph’
Paul McCranePaul McCraneSelf - ‘Montgomery’
Laura DeanLaura DeanSelf - ‘Lisa’
Gene Anthony RayGene Anthony RaySelf - ‘Leroy’
Louis FalcoSelf - Choreographer

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