

Fame
1980-05-16 · 134 min · ★ 6.4
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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Production details
- 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 CaraCoco Hernandez
Barry MillerRalph Garci/Raul Garcia
Maureen TeefyDoris Finsecker
Paul McCraneMontgomery MacNeil
Lee CurreriBruno Martelli
Gene Anthony RayLeroy Johnson
Antonia FranceschiHilary Van Doren
Laura DeanLisa Monroe
Boyd GainesMichael
Albert HagueMr. Shorofsky
Tresa HughesMrs. Finsecker
Anne MearaMrs. Sherwood
Joanna MerlinMiss Berg
Jim MoodyFarrell
Debbie AllenLydia
Richard BelzerM.C. at Catch a Rising Star club
Eddie BarthAngelo Martelli, Bruno's father
Steve InwoodFrancois LafeteTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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