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Fame (1980)

โ€œIf they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 534 votes 2h 14m r DramaMusic

#26 of 34 films from 1980 #2908 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Alan Parker ยท Written by Christopher Gore

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Overview

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

Cast

Irene Caraas Coco Hernandez
Barry Milleras Ralph Garci/Raul Garcia
Maureen Teefyas Doris Finsecker
Paul McCraneas Montgomery MacNeil
Lee Currerias Bruno Martelli
Gene Anthony Rayas Leroy Johnson
Antonia Franceschias Hilary Van Doren
Laura Deanas Lisa Monroe
Boyd Gainesas Michael
Albert Hagueas Mr. Shorofsky
Tresa Hughesas Mrs. Finsecker
Anne Mearaas Mrs. Sherwood
Joanna Merlinas Miss Berg
Jim Moodyas Farrell

Facts

Release dateMay 16, 1980
Runtime134 min (2h 14m) โ€” longer as the 1980 average of 113 min
GenresDrama, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$8,500,000
Box office$42,000,000 (4.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0080716

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Questions

How long is Fame?
Fame runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Is Fame worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 534 votes, which places it #26 of 34 films released in 1980 in this index (top 26%) and #2908 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Fame?
Fame was directed by Alan Parker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982), Mississippi Burning (1988), Midnight Express (1978).
Who stars in Fame?
Irene Cara as Coco Hernandez; Barry Miller as Ralph Garci/Raul Garcia; Maureen Teefy as Doris Finsecker; Paul McCrane as Montgomery MacNeil; Lee Curreri as Bruno Martelli; Gene Anthony Ray as Leroy Johnson.
What is Fame rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fame?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/8310.

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