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I Want to Be Famous

I Want to Be Famous

The uncertainties of childhood.

Eleven-year-old Steve is the smallest boy in class. He thinks girls are soppy, detests football and prefers painting. To alleviate his loneliness, he occasionally escapes into an excitingly violent fantasy realm of his own creation. His best mate Stuart is the only solid thing in a comfortless world where people argue too much… usually about Steve.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: I Want to Be Famous
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1976-07-07
  • Runtime: 40 minutes
  • Rating: 6.2/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: West Midlands Arts
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2182
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Stephen Bratt

Stephen Bratt

as Steve

Stuart Elliot

Stuart Elliot

as Stuart

Andy Gough

Andy Gough

as Andy

Joyce Pemberton

Joyce Pemberton

as Mother

Keith Groom

Keith Groom

as Father

Ted Gray

Ted Gray

as Bandmaster

Steve Handforth

Steve Handforth

as Teacher

Vanessa Doran

Vanessa Doran

as Teacher

Brian Warrilow

Brian Warrilow

as Park Keeper

Eric Ball

Eric Ball

as Man in Street

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

I Want to Be Famous (1976) A Film by Roger Lambert

External Links

Keywords

difficult childhoodmale friendshiplonelinessparentsviolent fantasiesboyhoodchild sexuality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Want to Be Famous?

I Want to Be Famous is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1976-07-07.

Who are the main actors in I Want to Be Famous?

The main cast includes Stephen Bratt, Stuart Elliot, Andy Gough, Joyce Pemberton, Keith Groom, .

Where can I watch I Want to Be Famous online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if I Want to Be Famous is available.

Is I Want to Be Famous based on a true story?

The uncertainties of childhood.

What is the IMDb rating of I Want to Be Famous?

I Want to Be Famous has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of I Want to Be Famous?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for I Want to Be Famous?

The soundtrack was composed by West Midlands Arts. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was I Want to Be Famous filmed?

I Want to Be Famous was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is I Want to Be Famous?

The total runtime of I Want to Be Famous is 40 minutes.

Is I Want to Be Famous suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to I Want to Be Famous?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to I Want to Be Famous.

Does I Want to Be Famous have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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