Fame (2009)
Genres: Drama, Musical
Cast: Paul McGill, Debbie Allen, Megan Mullally, Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth, Charles S. Dutton, Asher Book, Kristy Flores, Paul Iacono, Naturi Naughton, Kay Panabaker, Kherington Payne, Collins Pennie, Walter Perez, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Cody Longo, Dale Godboldo, Michael Hyatt, James Read, Laura Johnson, Howard Gutman, Marcus Hopson, Johanna Braddy, Julius Tennon, April Grace, Ryan Surratt
Fame is a 2009 American musical drama film and a loose remake of the 1980 film of the same name. It was directed by Kevin Tancharoen and written by Allison Burnett. It was released on September 25, 2009 in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The film follows talented high school students attending The High School of Performing Arts in New York City, where students get specialized training that often leads to success in the entertainment industry. Exterior shots of the Performing Arts school are of the Professional Performing Arts School or PPAS on West 48th Street and not the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School on 100 Amsterdam Avenue behind the Lincoln Center.