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Fame

Fame

20095.71h 47m

Overview

At New York's High School of Performing Arts, students from all walks of life get the chance to hone their skills as singers, actors, dancers, and more. Over four years, these young men and women will see if they truly have the dedication and talent to achieve success, while still juggling regular schoolwork, feelings of self-doubt, and budding romances.

Directed by Kevin Tancharoen
Written by Allison Burnett, Christopher Gore
Produced by Gary Lucchesi, Richard S. Wright, Celine Catalaa
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $77.2M

Top Cast

Kay Panabaker

Kay Panabaker

Jenny Garrison

Walter Perez

Walter Perez

Victor Taveras

Naturi Naughton

Naturi Naughton

Denise Dupree

Asher Book

Asher Book

Marco

Kherington Payne

Kherington Payne

Alice Ellerton

Collins Pennie

Collins Pennie

Malik Washburn

K

Kristy Flores

Rosie Martinez

Paul McGill

Paul McGill

Kevin Barrett

Bebe Neuwirth

Bebe Neuwirth

Ms. Kraft

Paul Iacono

Paul Iacono

Neil Baczynsky

Themes & Keywords

new york citymusicalteacherremakeduringcreditsstinger

About Fame

Fame is a music, comedy, drama, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of new york city, musical, teacher, remake, duringcreditsstinger. Directed by Kevin Tancharoen, it stars Kay Panabaker, Walter Perez, Naturi Naughton. At New York's High School of Performing Arts, students from all walks of life get the chance to hone their skills as singers, actors, dancers, and more. Over four years, these young men and women will see if they truly have the dedication and talent to achieve success, while still juggling regular schoolwork, feelings of self-doubt, and budding romances.

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