Fame 1980 Vintage Cinema Lobby Card #3

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Fame 1980 Vintage Cinema Lobby Card #3

Young men and women audition for coveted spots at the New York High School of Performing Arts.

Those who make the cut discover that it takes a lot of hard work to become a star and sometimes difficult decisions have to be made.

The youngsters grapple with heavy issues such as homosexuality, abortion, attempted suicide and illiteracy. On top of their unique struggles,

the students must deal with the mundane pressures of adolescence like homework, heartbreak and rejection.

Fame received a limited release beginning at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on May 12, 1980, and had a wide release in the United States on June 20, by United Artists.

The film grossed over $42 million worldwide against a production budget of $8.5 million. It initially received a mixed response from reviewers who praised the music,
but criticized the dramatic tone, pacing and direction although the film has been reappraised over the years.

The film received several awards and nominations, including two Academy Awards for Best Original Song (“Fame”) and Best Original Score, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song (“Fame”).

Its success spawned a media franchise encompassing several television series, a stage musical, and a remake released in 2009.

Director
Alan Parker

Writer
Christopher Gore

Stars
Eddie Barth
Irene Cara
Lee Curreri