Fame: The Original Movie

Fame: The Original Movie

By Alan Parker

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 1980-11-14
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 2h 13min
  • Director: Alan Parker
  • iTunes Price: USD 4.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99

Description

Follow the heartaches and triumphs of a group of talented students as they struggle to graduate from New York's prestigious High School for the Performing Arts. A box office smash, this feature spawned a hit soundtrack and TV series, received six Academy Award nominations, and won Oscars for Best Score and Best Song for its title song, "Fame." The dynamic ensemble cast features Irene Cara, Anne Meara ("Awakenings"), Debbie Allen, and actor/comedian Richard Belzer (TV's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," TV's "Homicide: Life on the Street"). Directed by Oscar-nominee Alan Parker ("Evita," "The Commitments").

Trailer

Reviews

  • ‘I’m Going To Live Forever…’

    5
    By Ublak82
    It is with much sadness to learn of this artist passing in writing this review. ‘Fame’ an early film of hers showed off her ability in acting as well as vocals. Her ballad,’Out Here On My Own’ still does it for me! I can still remember when the 1980 film came out. It was fresh and still raw even today. This movie portrays the desires of some to go out to achieve their dreams, to ‘become a shining star’. There is a lot squeezed into this film but it still works. The re-make is nothing compared to the original. Irene Cara R.I.P
  • Just had to have the original movie

    3
    By Bettie M
    I just had to have the original movie from the 80's! It was one of the best movies then, but I noticed there have been part that were taken out from the original movie. Why? They were important to see. This is the reason for only 3stars!
  • A good plot and story

    4
    By User2252
    Is it odd though that just the other day I saw a play of this film done by fourth and fifth graders? I mean they did very well but I wonder if the teachers knew that the movie is rated R. Lol
  • Violingirl

    5
    By lorizzzz
    Hmm I see some bad reviews that's is so weird! This movie is awesome it always was and always will be. I tried to figure out what type of people would find this boring and the only answer I could t hink of is they must not be in the Arts field because if you are you know you can feel it when you watch this movie. I wouldn't even bother watching the remake because we all know the orginal movie is always the best. Buy it! Enjoy it!
  • A classic.

    5
    By creamkiss
    As a few reviewers have said, the movie is missing a few scenes. But amazing nonetheless! An absolute gem! It practically changed my life when I first saw it. There's nothing like Fame. If you haven't seen it before, I absolutely recommend. And if you're considering wasting your money on the remake, don't bother. This is where it's at. Five stars, A+, etc.
  • its boring and lame

    1
    By britneyspearsfan93
    plus they show topless girls! what the hell?? this aint supposed to be porn!!!
  • Amazing Film!

    5
    By PurpleSullivan
    Title says it all. This is one of my favorite movies ever! 2 bad they remade it though. I LOVE THE ROCKY HORROR SCENE! :)
  • Great

    5
    By Shoedazzle
    Miss the 80's.
  • LOVED IT

    5
    By Sbybb
    AWESOME!!!!! Makes me Cry!!!!!!! -XOXOXOXOXOX
  • As great as ever, but...

    5
    By MadRichard
    What is that new graphic?! It has absolutely nothing to do with this film, and the person depicted is neither a character in the film, nor anyone who could have existed in 1980.

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