Is it okay if I call you mine?- Fame

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Eddie Barth ... Angelo
Irene Cara ... Coco
Lee Curreri ... Bruno
Laura Dean ... Lisa
Antonia Franceschi ... Hilary
Boyd Gaines ... Michael
Albert Hague ... Shorofsky
Tresa Hughes ... Mrs. Finsecker
Steve Inwood ... François Lafete
Paul McCrane ... Montgomery
Anne Meara ... Mrs. Sherwood
Joanna Merlin ... Miss Berg
Barry Miller ... Ralph
Jim Moody ... Farrell
Gene Anthony Ray ... Leroy
Maureen Teefy ... Doris
Debbie Allen ... Lydia
Richard Belzer ... M.C.
Frank Bongiorno ... Truck Driver
Bill Britten ... Mr. England
Eric Brockington ... Plump Eric
Nicholas Bunin ... Bunsky
Cindy Canuelas ... Cindy
Nora Cotrone ... Dancer
Mbewe Escobar ... Phenicia
Gennadi Filimonov ... Violinist
Victor Fischbarg ... Harvey Finsecker
Penny Frank ... Dance Teacher
Willie Henry Jr. ... Bathroom Student
Steve Hollander ... Drama Student (as Steven Hollander)
Sang Kim ... Oriental Violinist
Darrell Kirkman ... Richard III
Judith L'Heureux ... Nurse
Ted Lambert ... Drama Student
Nancy Lee ... Oriental Student
Sarah Malament ... Dance Accompanist
James Manis ... Bruno's Uncle
Carol Massenburg ... Shirley
Isaac Mizrahi ... Touchstone
Raquel Mondin ... Ralph's Sister
Alba Oms ... Ralph's Mother
Frank Oteri ... Schlepstein
Traci Parnell ... Hawaiian Dancer
Sal Piro ... Rocky Horror M.C.
Lesley Quickley ... Towering Inferno Student
Ray Ramirez ... Father Morales
Loris Sallahian ... Drama Student
Ilse Sass ... Mrs. Tossoff
Dawn Steinberg ... Monitor on Stairs
Jonathan Strasser ... Orchestra Conductor
Yvette Torres ... Ralph's Little Sister
F.X. Vitolo ... Frankie (as Frank X. Vitolo)
Stefanie Zimmerman ... Dancer Teacher
Tracy Burnett ... Dancer
Greg De Jean ... Dancer (as Greg DeJean)
Laura Delano ... Dancer
Michael DeLorenzo ... Dancer
Aaron Dugger ... Dancer
Neisha Folkes-LeMelle ...Dancer (as Neisha Folkes)
Karen Ford ... Dancer
Robin Gray ... Dancer
Hazel Green ... Dancer
Eva Grubler ... Dancer
Patrick King ... Dancer
Cynthia Lochard ... Dancer
Julian Montenaire ... Dancer
Holly Reeve ... Dancer
Kate Snyder ... Dancer
Meg Tilly ... Dancer
Louis Venosta ... Dancer
Philip Wright ... Dancer
Ranko Yokoyana ... Dancer
Adam Abeshouse ... Musician
Yvette D. Carrington ... Musician
Fima Ephron ... Musician
Anthony Evans ... Musician
Crystal Garner ... Musician
Lisa Herman ... Musician
Thais Hockaday ... Musician
Karen Hoppe ... Musician
Frankie Laino ... Musician
April Lang ... Musician
Richard Latimer ... Musician
Lisa Lowell ... Musician
Ann Marie McDermott ... Musician
Kerry McDermott ... Musician
Maureen McDermott ... Musician
Josh Melville ... Musician
Peter Rafelson ... Musician
Ann Roboff ... Musician (as Anne Roboff)
Boris Slutsky ... Musician
Alan Vetter ... Musician
Evan Weinstein ... Musician
Produced by:
David De Silva .... producer
Alan Marshall .... producer
Original Music by Michael Gore

[@pam0626]

Back when Times Square had that gritty, late ‘70’s feel. The opening shot is amazing.

[@01skulldragon13]

Paul McCrane wrote this song, and audditions for the movie with it, they loved it so much, they uesed it in the movie.

[@lunaticlemon2997]

It's hard to believe that he's the same guy who gets melted to the bone.

[@mestreinsolito]

one of the best songs ever written for a movie, remains young 40 years later

[@tangboonguan2270]

This film touched me in so many levels as i was growing up. Identity crises, loneliness and depression. Was the 1st time i saw in film what i personally experienced. Unrequited love. For those who were involved in the film, thank you so much. The film gave me hope and determination to be myself and be strong

[@peacefuljeffrey]

You know, everyone feels unrequited love. I’m glad you found strength from the movie if you needed it, but come on, people aren’t supposed to collapse into depression just because they haven’t found love, or they’re smitten with someone who isn’t smitten back.

[@jamesmullikin3045]

@@peacefuljeffrey love is that mad distemper which strikes down king and beggar alike. Shakespeare

[@Orleans11]

This song, this movie haunts me more today than yesterday.

[@saber379]

My mother woke me up with this song yesterday. We never really show our love for each other with words. And this simple act has become a core memory for me. I love you mom even if I seldom say it.

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

I come back here every few years ..... and I relive those days..... "straight" fraternity boy, rugby player....who met a guy - not expecting it I learned this on the guitar, and sang it (for him) when we (and some other friends) were hanging out in the Fraternity house one nite...... .......didn't do more than sit there - never spoken of I was about 21 years old, and whenever I hear this, I'm a scared boy who had no other way to communicate .....very beginning of 1980..... Paul sings it so raw and openly in the movie- it broke me up then, and still does to this day.....

[@Hazel19283]

Tell me more ❤

[@backtomonobacktomono3490]

Sad, but beautiful story. I, too, was a scared boy of twenty- one back in 1980...unable to communicate to anyone who I was. Always hiding. Living in shadows. I can remember the first time seeing this scene, and, oh, how the character and the song struck chords in me that resonated so loudly, over and over, and for so long a time. It's funny, to this day I can hear the song, and the entire scene comes back to me, shot by shot. It took me years to finally step out of the shadows and communicate to all who I was. It's nice every now and again to go back and revisit this scene/song/film, yet, at the same time, it's so nice not to be that scared young guy sitting in that darkened theatre back in 1980. I wish you peace.

[@chaseriver9765]

I forgot about this very brief, yet amazing scene (and song) from the movie.... Thirty years later, he performed this song on the TV show "Harry's Law". He won an Emmy for his role in the show. And the coolest thing of all, he wrote this simple, yet deeply touching piece, himself.

[@fwdthinker]

I saw it on KZbin. He sounded even BETTER 30 years later. Paul McCrane is a VERY talented performer.

[@chaseriver9765]

@@fwdthinker Thanks for your comment ... Hard to believe I wrote that 4 years ago. But I often go back and play this amazing clip. Brings back so may memories.

[@laurataylor2957]

@@fwdthinker I thought the same thing! It sounder better, richer. He is a great actor, and his singing voice is really something.

[@eczema78]

Where can I find that clip?!

[@seanc5564]

Not me.. This song stayed with me for years...😪❤️🎶

[@rickyparrilla2426]

One of my favorite songs I love playing on my guitar. I sang this for my brother on his wedding. I looked at his reaction and I'll just say his expression meant the world to me. He passed in 2003 and his face expression still with me till today. ❤

[@sydneyswede]

One of my favourite moments in the film and a great little song

[@1tbounty]

One of my fav film scenes. Wore the album out back in 80s. Played this song just as much as Cara theme song. Great opening shot, performance, and cinematography ! Truly unforgettable and just as meaningful as 35+ yrs ago

[@perdybirdie]

when I first heard this song it shocked me because it was so beautiful and simple...and it had so much meaning knowing what his character went through

[@telefan2638]

It's so beautiful & simple & innoncent & sweet...!!!

[@sydneimorenopinheiro]

I thought the same sense when I fisrt heard it! So... cute...!!!

[@pokeround]

Beautiful to hear so many people were affected by this song like me. I'd always felt like a sap, now I feel like a human being again.

[@hank1519]

It's good to be sensitive.

[@blackbokuto]

Love him and this song. One of the best movies ever

[@shanesmith8155]

Great song, from a great movie

[@janetfigley1026]

Love it

[@Welcome0002]

One of my most favorite songs, learned how to play the guitar just to play this song.

[@prousaburttly1577]

WOW !!!! Love this song , this was the song that really touch me as a teen, him singing just to a few bars was extraordinary,, FAME was so different but so real that any teen or adult could relate. -FAME I'M gunna make it to Heaven 👏👏👏

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

What a beautiful performance and song. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ldkusa71]

While seeing Paul McCrane play sensitive, gay student Montgomery, I was thinking "This is the same guy who played @$%hole surgeon Doctor Romano on ER?" :o

[@ST-bz5ii]

Yes ikr! It’s hard to believe it’s even the same guy

[@catherineshaw1122]

Paul is amazing. I worked on ER for years, spent 10 on that lot, and he was just such a warm, positive person, every single day. I'm so glad he's directing. As a kid who went to a public performing arts school, I had the original film soundtrack and lived the movie. Working with Paul was just a treat.

[@JohnDoe-gk7ok]

Cool to see Times Square in July 1979, when this was filmed. Annie was a big hit.

[@susanmarcoullier6148]

Another great song from fame that just flows ❤❤

[@riffmaster5805]

I use to play this song together with my old guitar and the other song I always sing is "I'm easy" by keith carradine... best songs for the loner... indeed 🤔🙄

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Sooooo True!!!! They tie together so well ......the late 70s/very early 80s were quite a time for music....discovery

[@cjlupont672]

I've been looking for this for years. finally!!!

[@MsTamita]

ADORO ESTA CANCIONCITA!!!

[@Bacalao2929]

I used to play hooky and walk around Times Square movie’s were 5 dollars, one time I saw the advertisement for Fame.

[@midnightmadness5307]

Fame the best, this part is amazing....love it all though.

[@zachary5237]

i love this movie

[@huij73]

참 좋아했던 영화 그리고 노래, 분위기...

[@rudihendricks757]

I had such a crush on him when I was a kid. When he he was on ER my crush was reignited. He's so sexy, talented and just WOOF!

[@victordunson719]

Rudi Hendricks , I was a baby gay when this movie came out. So many cuties in that film.

[@catherineshaw1122]

Well as someone who worked on ER for years, you'll be happy to know that Paul is a genuinely terrific human being. Great energy, treats everyone with such respect. I adored him.

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

AGREE! I was a Senior in college.....what a time.....

[@Tesiay]

Felt so sorry for him for not being at The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Doris and Ralph.

[@laminage]

Yes but he knew that he would be the "Third Wheel". Also, here's a very important Life Lesson. Have many Friends you could do stuff with. Whenever any of my Female Friends had Boyfriends I would make my own plans with other folks and they were suprised that I had a Life without them.

[@telefan2638]

Beautiful & simple & innoncent & sweet...!!!

[@chrismanson3211]

Love you Paul!

[@shirleymontano9657]

I see rocket in a whole new light

[@littlecee]

J'ai adoré FAME et j'ai bien sûr gardé plusieurs chansons en tête. Celle-là en particulier, que je chante aujourd'hui... avec beaucoup d'émotion...

[@warrensilverfox]

I relate so much to this movie being I lived in the city 76-88 and my life overlapped so much with these characters

[@julioiglesias6074]

Tremendo tema....llena el alma en estos dias de mierda!

[@pdgf]

Best Simple Love Song Ever! Ishg. I've got the CD of the soundtrack and the DVD of the movie! #oldschool :D

[@joel8583]

Same here, thumbs up!!

[@GinFreecs]

I’m so inlove with this song

[@DUCKTHE_DUCK]

Love this song so much😘

[@georgessimard8816]

Wonderful song!!!!

[@calvin20877]

Great soundtrack!!!!

[@hmoorjani]

i can't believe it's him.... but yeah,,, that's him alright.... truly an epic song..... he sang it on Harry's law.... i love that version.....

[@evandrofrancopereiradonasc2987]

Sensacional

[@nataliabernardi2595]

me maté buscando esta canción!!!!! después de 15 años la pude encontrar despues de tararearsela a todo el mundo jajaj.

[@jayr8tytwo]

One of my favorite song by Paul mcCrane

[@mandiferrer]

same guy who played villain in Robocop (1987) and 24 (2006)

[@catherineshaw1122]

Paul McCrane, he was also on ER for years and has been directing for a long time as well. Wonderful guy.

[@idanwillenchik3050]

This is an abbriviated version of the song. The full version can be heard on the soundtrack album.

[@mitchl.7276]

Such a haunting scene. Grimy, raw and real depiction of unrequited love. Still hits me hard after all these years

[@stevewashington4372]

I wonder if Paul McCrane does clubs and concerts. I sure hope so. Would enjoy seeing him perform somewhere.

[@maxprodigalson]

I just saw it on Harry's Law too! I love the melody

[@raisamattoso8808]

Lovely!

[@maripisanugreenwood5643]

2019 ♥️

[@gabrielaquino6371]

Excelente

[@JuarezsantossousaSousa]

Maravilha..esta canção..eu asisstir este filme nos anos 80´s umas dez vezes por causa das musicas..e da historia do filme

[@ElaineDomingo]

Temporary people are exhausting

[@mariadasilvamarques4294]

Amor era o personagem tinha como sonho apresentar se no palace

[@peacefuljeffrey]

I saw this movie when I was a kid, and have not seen it again since, and I’m 51 now. I really need/want to see it again. I was only 8 when I saw it. My sister was 9. We used to have the record of the soundtrack, and man did we play it a lot and try to sing along to it! 😂

[@Broblem12]

My favorite song from the original movie. Did it really need remade?? Regardless, I am glad to this. Superior post!!!

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

It was a Beautiful movie - perfect for its time ---it really captures the late 70s.....

[@NorthernFella]

He was my fac character in the film, such a shame they made his character straight in the series.

[@bearclassic]

my beautiful music ever ever interpretations lirical soft, my heart broken, my body criyng

[@64214Jose]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aachhgh]

Anos 80 brazil

[@afs3632]

No Brasil, foi tema de um comercial do jeans Staroup, com um cara e um labrador numa praia. Dahora.

[@laminage]

What['s so sad is that Montgomery McNeil has no other friends and he realizes that he's the Third Wheel. I know what it feels like and sadly enough, none of them acquired "Fame" the way that they had wanted to in The TV & Movie Version.

[@ferdzrines954]

so very beautiful song..so soothing.. too bad Paul McCrane concentrated on acting rather than singing.

[@catherineshaw1122]

He directs and acts, and absolutely loves it. Hopefully he gets to sing sometimes as well. Lots of actors have lovely voices.

[@LorenzooCesar]

change the world

[@mariadasilvamarques4294]

Alan Parker era o meu preferido

[@enricovankeeken1624]

*JORGE ( is George ) ...it seems like in_america, one hAs to be a michael_lackson fan*

[@cerberus753]

Quien no vio FAMA mas de una vez?

[@InweTaralom]

Where on Earth were his parents? His character, as well as those of Coco and Leroy were on their own at the age of fourteen!! Leroy was essentially homeless, and we never saw Coco’s home life.

[@catherineshaw1122]

Ah yes, we were mostly latch key kids then. Back in the 70s, thanks to "women's lib", suddenly women were divorced and working to support themselves and their kids. It resulted in a wave of future Gen Xers who essentially raised ourselves. That's life. They called that "progress". Far from it. But we survived, mostly.

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

.....shhhhh! That's how it was then!!! We were striving....clawing to find our way....to find ourselves The late 70s were a "whole generation " unto itself -- especially for Gay Kids

[@JoePesci-ww1dm]

Emil Antonowsky

[@Cgar626]

Are there actual apartments in that Times Square building? If so, how much is rent? I would like to live there.

[@philipzamora4259]

Before he became a mutant freak, Emil Antonowsky was singing show tunes. He was pretty good. Too bad he got involved with Clarence Boddicker's gang.

[@volneikan]

This song is bout a gay love in Movie "Fame"

[@catherineshaw1122]

Well, yes and no. Paul wrote this before and used it to audition for the film. Parker liked it so much, he had him do it in the movie. So it wasn't written about gay love, it was used for that purpose in the film.

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Well good for you Prof - that's what the scene is about

[@koozeg]

Embedding disabled by request WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@lukaspettersson5643]

Is this from the series? (the show) or the movie?

[@onolennonsf]

Lukas Pettersson The movie

[@rosedewmoon]

ralph.

[@Dee010s]

Hey..are there lyrics missing?

[@okesotup]

embedding disabled?? awts! :(

[@koguma.newyork1]

damn was that affordable even back then?

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

JUST barely affordable

[@MegaNFer81]

Debating with frien; he singing for dorris or ralph?

[@cayleyguimaraes9672]

He was singing for his mother...

[@joel8583]

But he doesn't say for sure.

[@rbr2023]

i always felt it was for ralph

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Nope.....completely believe the audience doesn't know tge person -- I mean, i yhink it's for a specific person, but I don't think the audience has been "introduced " to him

[@catcookie2218]

I hated this movie but, I really loved this song.

[@joel8583]

Why'd you hate it?

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

......shhhhh

[@addamms]

Léo já fez coisas melhores no BRock. O filme é ruim. Um fiapo de história num roteiro q dar vergonha até ao Lael Rodrigues (diretor). Mas, eram os 80's. qq coisa mais-ou-menos fazia sucesso.

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

YOU are Clueless

[@VanPebble]

That guy is a rope smoker...

[@peacefuljeffrey]

It seems very very reminiscent of James Taylor’s ballads.