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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.4 / 100
1980·Drama / Music / Musical·2h 14m

FAME

“If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got.”

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

Above the Line
Alan Parker·DirectorChristopher Gore·WriterLesley Gore·LyricistMichael Seresin·Director of PhotographyMichael Gore·Original Music ComposerGerry Hambling·Editor
Cast
Irene Cara·Coco HernandezBarry Miller·Ralph Garci/Raul GarciaMaureen Teefy·Doris FinseckerPaul McCrane·Montgomery MacNeilLee Curreri·Bruno MartelliGene Anthony Ray·Leroy JohnsonAntonia Franceschi·Hilary Van DorenLaura Dean·Lisa MonroeBoyd Gaines·MichaelAlbert Hague·Mr. Shorofsky
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Alan Parker·DirectorRobert F. Colesberry·First Assistant DirectorJoseph Ray·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Christopher Gore·WriterLesley Gore·LyricistRobert F. Colesberry·LyricistDean Pitchford·Lyricist
Camera· 2
Michael Seresin·Director of PhotographyJohn Stanier·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Gerry Hambling·Editor
Sound & Music· 10
Michael Gore·Original Music ComposerMichael Gore·SongsRusty Coppleman·Sound EditorArthur Bloom·Sound RecordistJay M. Harding·Sound Re-Recording MixerDuncan McEwan·Sound Re-Recording MixerAaron Rochin·Sound Re-Recording MixerRobert Davenport·Sound Re-Recording MixerChris Newman·Sound MixerLes Wiggins·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 4
Geoffrey Kirkland·Production DesignKristi Zea·Costume DesignEd Wittstein·Art DirectionJoe Cuervo·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
David De Silva·ProducerAlan Marshall·ProducerJeremy Ritzer·CastingHoward Feuer·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Joseph Coscia·HairdresserLouis Falco·Choreographer
By the Numbers
76.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
79%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$42M
ROI 394%
Worldwide Gross
2
6 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Fame's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Energetic, Vibrant
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "Fame" features a woman in a red dress striking a dance pose against a backdrop of orange and yellow light bursts. The title "Fame" is disp”

romancemusical
Key Elements
DressHigh HeelsTitle Text
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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