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May 16, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 16, 1980 - Fame Premiered in Theaters.

On this day May 16, 1980, the musical drama Fame premiered in theaters, directed by Alan Parker and starring Irene Cara, Barry Miller, Lee Curreri and Gene Anthony Ray. The film followed a group of aspiring performers at New York City's High School of Performing Arts as they navigated the struggles of fame, ambition and self discovery over four pivotal years.

With a budget of 8.5 million dollars, Fame became a box office success, earning 42 million and receiving widespread acclaim for its...

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