Fame

"If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got."

May 16 1980 R 2h 14m
Drama, Music, Musical

A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.

Plot

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 eight students from the time when they audition to get into the school, through graduation. Among these are the brazen Coco Hernandez, shy Doris Finsecker, sensitive gay Montgomery MacNeil, and brash, abrasive Ralph Garcy.

Written by

Christopher Gore

Directed by

Alan Parker

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

Français, Español, English

Awards

Won 2 Oscars. 8 wins & 16 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
26,137
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
NA