

I Want to Be Famous
“The uncertainties of childhood.”
Synopsis
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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I Want to Be Famous (1976) A Film by Roger Lambert
Type: Clip • Published 2020-10-15
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- Director
- Roger Lambert
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Lambert
- Original Score
- Andy Roberts
- Original Title
- I Want to Be Famous
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- West Midlands Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Lambert
Roger Lambert
Andy Roberts
Juan García
Roger Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Juan García
Director of Photography
Roger Lambert
Producer
Roger Lambert
Writer
Roger Lambert
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want to Be Famous
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What is I Want to Be Famous about?
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.
Who directed I Want to Be Famous?
I Want to Be Famous was directed by Roger Lambert.
Who stars in I Want to Be Famous?
The principal cast of I Want to Be Famous includes Stephen Bratt, Stuart Elliot, Andy Gough, Joyce Pemberton, Keith Groom.
When was I Want to Be Famous released and how long is it?
I Want to Be Famous was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for I Want to Be Famous?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Want to Be Famous was composed by Andy Roberts.




















