Fame (1980)

Synopsis of Fame

Fame is set at New York's High School of Performing Arts, where talented teens train for show-business careers. The film concentrates on five of the most gifted students: singer Irene Cara, actors Paul McCrane and Barry Miller, dancer Gene Anthony Ray, and musician Lee Currieri. More so than the subsequent TV series Fame, the film emphasizes the importance of keeping up one's academic achievements in this specialized school. The faculty includes no-nonsense English teacher Ann Meara, erudite musical instructor Albert Hague, and martinet dance teacher Debbie Allen. Of the film's cast, Ray, Currieri, Allen and Hague were carried over to the TV version of Fame, which premiered in 1981. The score for the film version of Fame was honored with an Academy Award. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

133 mins

Director(s):

Alan Parker

Writer(s):

Christopher Gore, Alan Parker

Producer(s):

Alan Marshall, David de Silva

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Language, Adult Situations, Watch With Your Teen)

Categories:

Music & Performing Arts

• 1980 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Sound
• 1980 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Sound
• 1980 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Sound
• 1980 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Sound
• 1980 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
• 1980 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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