Fame 1980

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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.

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

Boyd Gaines

as Michael

Albert Hague

as Mr. Shorofsky

Director:

Alan Parker

Writer:

Dean Pitchford, Lesley Gore, Robert F. Colesberry, Christopher Gore

Genres:

Drama,Music

Release Date:

1980 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

133 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Fame

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Boyd Gaines

as Michael

Albert Hague

as Mr. Shorofsky

Tresa Hughes

as Mrs. Finsecker

Anne Meara

as Mrs. Sherwood

Joanna Merlin

as Miss Berg

Jim Moody

as Farrell

Debbie Allen

as Lydia

Richard Belzer

as M.C. at Catch a Rising Star club

Eddie Barth

as Angelo Martelli, Bruno's father

Steve Inwood

as Francois Lafete

Frank Bongiorno

as Truck Driver

Bill Britten

as Mr England

Eric Brockington

as Plump Eric

Nicholas Bunin

as Bunsky

Cindy Canuelas

as Cindy

Nora Cotrone

as Topless Student

Mbewe Escobar

as Phenicia

Victor of Aquitaine

as Harvey Finsecker

Lesley Quickley

as Towering Inferno Student

Ilse Sass

as Mrs Tossoff

Ray Ramirez

as Father Morales

Isaac Mizrahi

as Touchstone, Drama Student

Meg Tilly

as Principal Dancer

Sal Piro

as M.C. at Rocky Horror Show

Gennadi Filimonov

as Violinist

Penny Frank

as Dance Teacher

Willie Henry Jr.

as Bathroom Student

Steve Hollander

as Drama Student

Sang Kim

as Oriental Violinist

Darrell Kirkman

as Richard III

Judith L'Heureux

as Nurse

Ted Lambert

as Drama Student

Nancy Eng

as Oriental Student

Sarah Malament

as Dance Accompanist

James Manis

as Bruno's Uncle

Carol Massenburg

as Shirley

Raquel Mondin

as Ralph's Sister

Alba Oms

as Ralph's Mother

Frank Oteri

as Schlepstein

Traci Parnell

as Hawaiian Dancer

Loris Diran

as Drama Student

Dawn Steinberg

as Monitor on Stairs

Jonathan Strasser

as Orchestra Conductor

Yvette Torres

as Ralph's Little Sister

F.X. Vitolo

as Frankie

Stefanie Zimmerman

as Dance Teacher

Tracy Burnett

as Principal Dancer

Greg De Jean

as Principal Dancer

Laura Delano Duncan

as Principal Dancer

Michael DeLorenzo

as Principal Dancer

Aaron Dugger

as Principal Dancer

Neisha Folkes-LeMelle

as Principal Dancer

Karen Ford

as Principal Dancer

Robin Gray

as Principal Dancer

Hazel Green

as Principal Dancer

Eva Grubler

as Principal Dancer

Patrick King

as Principal Dancer

Cynthia Lochard

as Principal Dancer

Julian Montenaire

as Principal Dancer

Holly Reeve

as Principal Dancer

Kate Snyder

as Principal Dancer

Philip Wright

as Principal Dancer

Ranko Yokoyana

as Principal Dancer

Adam Abeshouse

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Yvette D. Carrington

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Fima Ephron

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Anthony Evans

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Crystal Garner

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Lisa Herman

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Thais Hockaday

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Karen Hoppe

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Frankie Laino

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

April Lang

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Richard Latimer

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Lisa Lowell

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Ann Marie McDermott

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Kerry McDermott

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Maureen McDermott

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Josh Melville

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Peter Rafelson

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Ann Roboff

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Boris Slutsky

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Alan Vetter

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Evan Weinstein

as Principal Musician or Vocalist

Judith Blaylock

as Dancer (uncredited)

Diana Brownstone

as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

Gregory Buchalter

as Violinist (uncredited)

Jeanne Carr

as Trombonist (uncredited)

Julie Cohen

as Featured Vocalist (uncredited)

Guido Corte

as Man in Airport (uncredited)

Donna Edge-Rachell

as Dancer (uncredited)

Nancy Gilliam

as Extra (uncredited)

Jon Lonoff

as Rocky Horror Show Fan (uncredited)

Douglas Rowan

as Rocky Horror 'Dr. Frank-N-Furter' (uncredited)

Holland Taylor

as Claudia van Doren (uncredited)

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