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Fame

1980-05-16 · 134 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Music

A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.

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Directors
Alan Parker
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,500,000
Revenue
USD 42,000,000

Top Cast

Irene CaraIrene CaraCoco Hernandez
Barry MillerBarry MillerRalph Garci/Raul Garcia
Maureen TeefyMaureen TeefyDoris Finsecker
Paul McCranePaul McCraneMontgomery MacNeil
Lee CurreriLee CurreriBruno Martelli
Gene Anthony RayGene Anthony RayLeroy Johnson
Antonia FranceschiAntonia FranceschiHilary Van Doren
Laura DeanLaura DeanLisa Monroe
Boyd GainesBoyd GainesMichael
Albert HagueAlbert HagueMr. Shorofsky
Tresa HughesTresa HughesMrs. Finsecker
Anne MearaAnne MearaMrs. Sherwood
Joanna MerlinJoanna MerlinMiss Berg
Jim MoodyJim MoodyFarrell
Debbie AllenDebbie AllenLydia
Richard BelzerRichard BelzerM.C. at Catch a Rising Star club
Eddie BarthEddie BarthAngelo Martelli, Bruno's father
Steve InwoodSteve InwoodFrancois Lafete
Frank BongiornoTruck Driver
Eric BrockingtonPlump Eric

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