Fame (2009)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $18,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $77,211,836.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.25 |
Directed By
Kevin Tancharoen
Crew
Kevin Tancharoen
Allison Burnett
Christopher Gore
Mark Canton
Celine Catalaa
Gary Lucchesi
Tom Rosenberg
Richard S. Wright
Scott Kevan
Myron Kerstein
Deborah Aquila
Tricia Wood
Paul Eads
Dayna Pink
Scott Peterson
Kevin Tancharoen
Mark Isham
TOP CAST
Kay Panabaker
Jenny Garrison
Walter Perez
Victor Taveras
Naturi Naughton
Denise Dupree
Asher Book
Marco
Kherington Payne
Alice Ellerton
Collins Pennie
Malik Washburn
Kristy Flores
Rosie Martinez
Paul McGill
Kevin Barrett
Bebe Neuwirth
Ms. Kraft
Paul Iacono
Neil Baczynsky
Charles S. Dutton
Mr. James Dowd
Kelsey Grammer
Mr. Martin Cranston
Megan Mullally
Ms. Fran Rowan
Debbie Allen
Ms. Angela Simms
Cody Longo
Andy Matthews
Julius Tennon
Denise's Dad
April Grace
Denise's Mom
Michael Hyatt
Malik's Mom
Laura Johnson
Alice's Mom
James Read
Alice's Dad
Ryan Surratt
Eddie
Howard Gutman
Neil's Dad
Dale Godboldo
Music Executive
J.T. Horenstein
Dance Teacher
Stephanie Mace
Mr. Cranston's Assistant
Patrick Censoplano
Brooklyn Boy
Donte 'Burger' Winston
Hype Man
Hopsin
Senior Rapper
Ak'Sent
Female Rapper
Tynisha Keli
Female Singer
Kate Mulligan
Karaoke Singer
Donnie Smith
Film Set PA
Earl Carroll
Camera Shop Clerk
Oren Waters
Singing Homeless Man
Tim Jo
Korean Boy
Michael Eric Reid
Red Haired Boy
Leslie Ishii
Administrator
Gavin Turek
Ethnic Girl
Paulina Gretzky
Gorgeous Blonde Senior
Alex Liddy
Friend of Brooklyn Boy
Bre Morgan
Intense Girl
Anastasia Boissier
Little 10 Year Old Girl
Kasha Kropinski
Ballerina
Jessie Sherman
Drama Helper
Jeremy Hudson
Dancer Boy
Mallauri Esquibel
Dancer Girl
Annika Daniel
Marco's Little Sister
Sophia Daniel
Marco's Little Sister
Tiffany Espensen
Joy's Sister
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