DIRECTOR: ALAN PARKER
BOTTOM LINE: Christopher Gore’s script gave us one cliched teenage story after another. However, actor Paul McCrane’s token gay character, Montgomery, stood out as an honest and moving portrayal of a shy, talented young man. Director Alan Parker’s occasionally vibrant take on The High School of Performing Arts in New York was helped immeasurably by Gerry Hambling’s editing and Michael Gore’s score.
The first movie to have two songs nominated from the same film.
Michael and Lesley Gore were brother and sister. Christopher was no relation—pure coincidence. Gore is a common Jewish last name.
Both Christopher Gore and actor Gene Anthony Ray died from an AIDS-related illness in 1988 and 2003, respectively.
Playing the role of a teacher, Anne Meara delivers one of her best performances.
And the incredible voice of Irene Cara, who played Coco.
Spawned the TV series The Kids from Fame.
Nominated for SIX OSCARS AND WON TWO
BEST SONG: “FAME” (MICHAEL GORE and DEAN PITCHFORD) (WIN)
BEST SONG: ” Out Here on My Own” (Michael and Lesley Gore)
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (MICHAEL GORE) (WIN)
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (Christopher Gore)
BEST EDITING (GERRY HAMBLING)
BEST SOUND
