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Fame (1980) 6.4
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts. Director:Alan ParkerWriter:Christopher Gore |
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Cast
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| Eddie Barth | ... | ||
| Irene Cara | ... | ||
| Lee Curreri | ... | ||
| Laura Dean | ... |
Lisa Monroe
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Antonia Franceschi | ... |
Hilary van Doren
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Michael
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| Tresa Hughes | ... | ||
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Steve Inwood | ... |
François Lafete
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| Anne Meara | ... | ||
| Joanna Merlin | ... |
Miss Berg
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Barry Miller | ... |
Ralph Garci /
Raul Garcia
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Mr. Farrell
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
At the New York City High School for the Performing Arts, students get specialized training that often leads to success as actors, singers, etc. This movie follows four students from the time when they audition to get into the school, through graduation. They are the brazen Coco Hernandez, shy Doris Finsecker, sensitive gay Montgomery MacNeil, and brash, abrasive Raul Garcia. Written by Reid Gagle
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If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
16 May 1980 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Hot Lunch See more »Filming Locations:
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin 145 West 46th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »Box Office
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SEK 6,345,426 (Sweden)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Joel: Hey it's one of the kids from Fame. See more »
(1979)
Music by Michael Gore
Lyrics by Robert F. Colesberry and Lesley Gore
Vocal and Melody Arrangement by Irene Cara
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The school is based on the real-life Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan. It is a public school, and therefore available to any New York City high school student who successfully auditions. See more »Goofs
While Bruno is talking to his father who is driving the taxi cab, Bruno's father is shown turning the steering wheel left, but the background shows that the car is turning right. See more »Quotes
Lisa Monroe: [talking to a black girl during the audition] I like your nose ring. Did it hurt, or is that ethnic?See more »
Connections
Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Mitchell (1993)Joel: Hey it's one of the kids from Fame. See more »
Soundtracks
"Hot Lunch Jam"(1979)
Music by Michael Gore
Lyrics by Robert F. Colesberry and Lesley Gore
Vocal and Melody Arrangement by Irene Cara
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This movie showcases a LOT of incredible talent. Fantastic performances throughout. The movie also is a great story about potential and how people use, abuse or ignore it in themselves. This is a story about students who look like they are all headed for fame and fortune. It shows the pitfalls along the way. We learn that talent is not enough. We also learn that many fall short and give up along the way. As an adult who was a teenager back when this movie first came out, it is a very bittersweet look at potential in us all and has us examine what we did with it in our lives, are we where we thought we would be? Yes, this movie is dated, it is over 20 years old, it HAS to be in some regard. But the story is timeless and will rank among classics of teenage movies and also always have a warm spot in the hearts of adults who grew up in the era. Highly recommended. Would make a great double feature with "Gold Diggers of 1933" just to show contrast and to see how Broadway has changed over the years.