A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.
- Won 2 Oscars
- 8 wins & 16 nominations total
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Did you know
- TriviaDirector Alan Parker wanted a scene that showed Doris overcoming her fear and becoming an actress. He heard of the audience participation at the local screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and went to check it out. He loved it so much that he not only decided to use it in the film, he had many of the "cast" from the local screenings appear in the film, as the people doing the time-warp on stage when Doris runs up and joins them.
- GoofsAfter four years of school, Doris Finsecker's little brother never gets any older.
- Quotes
Doris Finsecker: I mean, if I don't have a personality of my own, so what? I'm an actress! I can put on as many personalities as I want!
Montgomery McNeil: [raises his glass] To schizophrenia!
Doris Finsecker: [also raising glass] Abso-fucking-lutely!
- Alternate versionsFollowing the success of the TV series in the UK, an alternate PG-rated version was released theatrically with all of the swearing, sexual and drugs references removed.
- ConnectionsFeatured in On Location with: FAME (1980)
Featured review
Successes and Failures on the Road to Fame
Fame is more than a movie about high school and a group of developping teenagers. It is about what it means to go after a dream and the successes and failures along the way.
Increddibly crafted and edited, Fame is a joy to watch that keeps you invested in the journey of many characters despite its long runtime. The piece poignently captures some of the more meaningful moments of the students four years at performing high school while inserting some showstopping numbers along the way ("Fame" and "Out Here on My Own" for example). However, the film never strays from the more painful decisions and experiences of growing up and chasing a dream. It tackles a variety of topics with care and decisiveness.
Many complaints I have seen are against the film's openended nature. I would argue that this is part of the film's realism. High school is only the beginning of these students lives and there are countless more hurt and highs in their future that they have yet to experience. The film is about the lack of knowledge of whether one has talent or will "make it" in a nearly impossible business, and this choice only further upholds it.
The film is a wonderful drama that stands the test of the time for anyone who's been young with a wild dream and determination. It is definitely worth watching.
Increddibly crafted and edited, Fame is a joy to watch that keeps you invested in the journey of many characters despite its long runtime. The piece poignently captures some of the more meaningful moments of the students four years at performing high school while inserting some showstopping numbers along the way ("Fame" and "Out Here on My Own" for example). However, the film never strays from the more painful decisions and experiences of growing up and chasing a dream. It tackles a variety of topics with care and decisiveness.
Many complaints I have seen are against the film's openended nature. I would argue that this is part of the film's realism. High school is only the beginning of these students lives and there are countless more hurt and highs in their future that they have yet to experience. The film is about the lack of knowledge of whether one has talent or will "make it" in a nearly impossible business, and this choice only further upholds it.
The film is a wonderful drama that stands the test of the time for anyone who's been young with a wild dream and determination. It is definitely worth watching.
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- Also known as
- Hot Lunch
- Filming locations
- Church of Saint Mary the Virgin 145 West 46th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(School Exterior - Parker was not allowed to shoot the actual school at 120 West 46th, so he opted for a then abandoned Church directly opposite)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $21,202,829
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $118,160
- May 18, 1980
- Gross worldwide
- $21,203,004
- Runtime2 hours 14 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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