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Overview
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Director:
Writer:
Christopher Gore (written by)
Release Date:
16 May 1980 (USA)
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Tagline:
If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got. See more »
Plot:
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars.
Another 3 wins
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16 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Dekker Slated to Find 'Fame'
(From WENN. 30 September 2008, 6:40 PM, PDT)
Wanna Buy A Hobbit?
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 19 August 2008, 10:38 AM, PDT)
Madonna 'Disappointed' With Birthday Celebrations
(From WENN. 19 August 2008, 5:13 AM, PDT)
(From WENN. 30 September 2008, 6:40 PM, PDT)
Wanna Buy A Hobbit?
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 19 August 2008, 10:38 AM, PDT)
Madonna 'Disappointed' With Birthday Celebrations
(From WENN. 19 August 2008, 5:13 AM, PDT)
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The last of the 70's movies
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Eddie Barth | ... | Angelo |
 | Irene Cara | ... | Coco Hernandez |
| Lee Curreri | ... | Bruno Martelli |
| Laura Dean | ... | Lisa Monroe |
| Antonia Franceschi | ... | Hilary van Doren |
| Boyd Gaines | ... | Michael |
| Albert Hague | ... | Mr. Shorofsky - Music Teacher |
 | Tresa Hughes | ... | Mrs. Finsecker |
| Steve Inwood | ... | François Lafete |
 | Paul McCrane | ... | Montgomery MacNeil |
| Anne Meara | ... | Mrs. Sherwood - English Teacher |
| Joanna Merlin | ... | Miss Berg - Dance Teacher |
| Barry Miller | ... | Ralph Garci / Raul Garcia |
| Jim Moody | ... | Mr. Farrell - Drama Teacher |
| Gene Anthony Ray | ... | Leroy Johnson |
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Runtime:
134 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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1.85 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Dolby (as Dolby Stereo) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)
Certification:
Portugal:M/12 | Canada:14A | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:M | Canada:G (Quebec) | Peru:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Iceland:L | Singapore:NC-16 (cut) | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R
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Debbie Allen commented in interviews that the role of Lydia was originally bigger in the movie, written as a star dance student always competing for roles with Irene Cara's Coco. So the role would not outshine Cara and the other young cast members, the role was then drastically cut down and made into the audition judge that you see in just the first ten minutes of the film. The character of Lydia, of course, was carried over to and made the star of the TV version of "Fame" (1982).See more »
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Crew or equipment visible: Reflected in various people's glasses.See more »
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References "Marcus Welby, M.D." (1969)See more »
Soundtrack:
The Way We WereSee more »
FAQ
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?Is "Fame" based on a book?
What did Doris mean when she said to Ralph: "See you at Schwab's"?
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'Fame' (1980) is brilliant. It's got all these qualities that made the late 70's movies so great. It is proud of its directness and not ashamed of being over the top.
What really matters here, is the journey, not the destination. Ignorant idiots with soap opera mentality, will never realize that 'Fame' is about the struggles, anxieties and triumphs of these young people, not about their careers.
Ironically enough, none of the very talented actors of 'Fame' made it in Hollywood. 'Fame' marked the end of an era. The end of artistic freedom and experimentation and the beginning of commercialization and political correctness. It's the last statement of a generation that had a voice of its own.
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