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Headin' for Broadway
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Headin' for Broadway

1980-05-01 · 89 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Music

In this musical, four young hopefuls from different parts of the country head to New York for a shot at Broadway stardom.

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Directors
Joseph Brooks
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rex SmithRex SmithFast Eddie
Terri TreasTerri TreasCarrie Richards
Vivian ReedVivian ReedValerie Walker
Paul CarafotesPaul CarafotesRalph Morelli
Gary GendellGary
Benjamin RaysonBenjamin RaysonSinging Coach
Dick BoccelliMr. Morelli
Anthony CafisoBrother
Vera LockwoodMrs. Morelli
Mario MarianiVic
Lisa GoodmanLisa GoodmanGloria
Herman O. ArbeitDesk Clerk
Charles BrownPimp
Charles MayerCab Driver
Gene FooteJay Weston
Ed MorganEd MorganEd Reeves
David McCarverDavid Shriver
Lonny PriceLonny PriceSteven Levy
Reza SefaviEquity Rep
Carol HamiltonMitzi Jackson

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