Fame Is the Name of the Game
Synopsis
A brash, big-time investigative reporter, looking into the death of a call girl, uncovers her diary and tries to find her killer among the names contained in it.
Top Cast
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Anthony Franciosa
Jeff Dillon
Jill St. John
Leona Purdy
Jack Klugman
Ben Welcome
George Macready
Glenn Howard
Jack Weston
Griffin
Susan Saint James
Peggy Maxwell
Lee Bowman
Cruikshank
Melodie Johnson
Belle
Robert Duvall
Eddie Franchot
Nanette Fabray
Pat
Jay C. Flippen
Dizzy Shaner
Nicholas Colasanto
Detective
Ena Hartman
Marsha Davenport
John Hoyt
Larkin
George Furth
Morgue Attendant
John Francis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Ranald MacDougall, Tiffany Thayer
- Original Score
- Benny Carter
- Original Title
- Fame Is the Name of the Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Rosenberg
Ranald MacDougall, Tiffany Thayer
Benny Carter
John F. Warren
Edward Williams
Ranald MacDougall
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Rosenberg
Director
Ranald MacDougall
Producer
Edward Williams
Editor
Benny Carter
Original Music Composer
John F. Warren
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fame Is the Name of the Game
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What is Fame Is the Name of the Game about?
A brash, big-time investigative reporter, looking into the death of a call girl, uncovers her diary and tries to find her killer among the names contained in it.
Who directed Fame Is the Name of the Game?
Fame Is the Name of the Game was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Who stars in Fame Is the Name of the Game?
The principal cast of Fame Is the Name of the Game includes Anthony Franciosa, Jill St. John, Jack Klugman, George Macready, Jack Weston.
When was Fame Is the Name of the Game released and how long is it?
Fame Is the Name of the Game was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Fame Is the Name of the Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fame Is the Name of the Game was composed by Benny Carter.
Is Fame Is the Name of the Game based on a book or true story?
Fame Is the Name of the Game is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tiffany Thayer".