Fame

Fame

6.4IMDb Score
Released:1980-05-16
Duration:134 min
Director:Alan Parker
Actors:Irene Cara, Barry Miller, Maureen Teefy, Paul McCrane, Lee Curreri
Production:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview:

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

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