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Fame (1980)

If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got.

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

Release Date
May 16, 1980
Runtime
2h 13m
Rating
6.4/10 (497 votes)

Director: Alan Parker

Cast: Irene Cara, Barry Miller, Maureen Teefy, Paul McCrane, Lee Curreri, Gene Anthony Ray, Antonia Franceschi, Laura Dean

Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Budget
$9M
Revenue
$42M
Full Cast (103 people)

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Fame

If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got.

If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got.

6.4
133 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date5/16/1980
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Cast

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

Antonia Franceschi

as Hilary Van Doren

Laura Dean

as Lisa Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fame about?

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

How long is Fame?

2h 13m

When was Fame released?

May 16, 1980

Who directed Fame?

Alan Parker

Who stars in Fame?

Irene Cara, Barry Miller, Maureen Teefy

What genre is Fame?

Drama, Music

What is Fame rated?

R