Fame (1980)

Fame (1980) Movie Reviews

Cast: Laura Dean, Paul McCrane, Gene Ray, Maureen Teefy, Antonia Franceschi, Anne Meara, Albert Hague, Irene Cara, Eddie Barth, Barry Miller, Lee Curreri, Gene Anthony Ray

Director: Alan Parker

Rating: R

Running Time: 134 min.

Synopsis: Young men and women audition for coveted spots at the New York High School of Performing Arts. Those who make the cut discover that it takes a lot of hard work to become a star and sometimes difficult decisions have to be made. The youngsters grapple with heavy issues such as homosexuality, abortion, attempted suicide and illiteracy. On top of their unique struggles, the students must deal with the mundane pressures of adolescence like homework, heartbreak and rejection.

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  • Mar 09, 2013 06:33 am

    Howard said: D

    Completely overrated. Starts off great; it's exciting and you like the characters. But it is SO over-earnest, that it just comes off as false. Many scenes completely unbelievable (but mostly the musical scenes are believable, and great).

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