Storyline An updated version of the 1980 musical, which centered on the students of the New York Academy of Performing Arts.
Writers: Allison Burnett, Christopher Gore
Cast: Kay Panabaker
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Jenny Garrison
Walter Perez
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Victor Tavares
Naturi Naughton
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Denise Dupree
Asher Book
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Marco
Kherington Payne
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Alice Ellerton
Collins Pennie
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Malik Washburn
Kristy Flores
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Rosie Martinez
Paul McGill
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Kevin Barrett
Bebe Neuwirth
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Ms. Kraft
Paul Iacono
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Neil Baczynsky
Charles S. Dutton
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Mr. James Dowd
Cody Longo
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Andy Matthews
Kelsey Grammer
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Mr. Martin Cranston
Anna Maria Perez de Tagle
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Joy
Megan Mullally
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Ms. Fran Rowan
Opening Weekend: $10,011,682
(USA)
(27 September 2009)
(3096 Screens)
Gross: $22,452,209
(USA)
(6 December 2009)
Technical Specs
Runtime:|
(extended version)
Did You Know?
Trivia:
A photo is shown of Ms. Kraft (Bebe Neuwirth) with Broadway stage legend Chita Rivera. Rivera notably played the role of Velma Kelly in the original 1975 Broadway production of "Chicago". Neuwirth also played Velma Kelly when "Chicago" was revived on Broadway in 1996. Both actresses received Tony Award nominations for their portrayals of the same character. Neuwirth went on to win the honor.
Goofs:
Factual errors:
Mr. Cranston asks Denise to be the accompanist for the school's upcoming production of "Chicago". In the year 2009, this would not be possible since the licensing company which handles the theatrical rights for "Chicago" restricts the show from being produced (even by amateur groups and schools) anywhere in the greater New York area while there is an open-ended production running on Broadway.
Quotes: Marco:
She's hot, but she thinks she's like the most talented person in the school. Victor Tavares:
So maybe she is.
User Review
As to be expected
Rating: 2/10
Tons of homogeneous talent -- the tooth bleach is blinding. No story,
no rhythm (oddly enough), over-processed young actors with expensive
haircuts and wardrobe.
This film isn't about a school with young hopefuls, it's about a
fictitious institution packed full of painfully beautiful pimple-free
young people.
In the original film, a handful of personalities burst onto screen and
their characters were revealed as layers peeled away.
In this version, tons of hotties are thrown in and popped like corn.
Nothing memorable occurs, no great songs or outstanding characters.
This should have been called "Fame: Another High School Musical" Looked
up the director on IMDb.com and he produced Briney Spears' tours --
talk about unoriginal, packed with fluff, and emotionally depthless. He
brings all those qualities to this film.
Plot
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.
Release Year: 1980
Rating: 6.4/10 (9,418 voted)
Director:
Alan Parker
Stars: Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri
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.
Cast: Eddie Barth
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Angelo
Irene Cara
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Coco Hernandez
Lee Curreri
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Bruno Martelli
Laura Dean
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Lisa Monroe
Antonia Franceschi
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Hilary van Doren
Boyd Gaines
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Michael
Albert Hague
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Mr. Shorofsky - Music Teacher
Tresa Hughes
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Mrs. Finsecker
Steve Inwood
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François Lafete
Paul McCrane
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Montgomery MacNeil
Anne Meara
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Mrs. Sherwood - English Teacher
Joanna Merlin
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Miss Berg - Dance Teacher
Barry Miller
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Ralph Garci
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Raul Garcia
Jim Moody
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Mr. Farrell - Drama Teacher
Gene Anthony Ray
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Leroy Johnson
Taglines:
Remember my name...
Release Date: 16 May 1980
Filming Locations: Church of Saint Mary the Virgin 145 West 46th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Opening Weekend: $118,160
(USA)
(18 May 1980)
(3 Screens)
Gross: $21,202,829
(USA)
(1980)
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Did You Know?
Trivia:
Original title for the movie was to be "Hot Lunch," but because an X-rated movie on release at the time had the same title, the production opted for "Fame" instead.
Goofs:
Continuity:
When Ralph auditions for the music teacher, the music teacher's actions with his pen are not continuous between shots.
Quotes: Rocky Horror Announcer:
Good evening, everyone, and welcome to The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
User Review
The last of the 70's movies
Rating: 10/10
'Fame' (1980) is brilliant. It's got all these qualities that made the late
70's movies so great. It is proud of its directness and not ashamed of being
over the top.
What really matters here, is the journey, not the destination. Ignorant
idiots with soap opera mentality, will never realize that 'Fame' is about
the struggles, anxieties and triumphs of these young people, not about their
careers.
Ironically enough, none of the very talented actors of 'Fame' made it in
Hollywood. 'Fame' marked the end of an era. The end of artistic freedom and
experimentation and the beginning of commercialization and political
correctness. It's the last statement of a generation that had a voice of its
own.
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