Skip to content
I Want to Be Famous poster
6.5 / 10(6 votes)IMDb197640mUnited Kingdom

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.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

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

Type: Clip • Published 2020-10-15

Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Roger Lambert

Screenplay & Story

Roger Lambert

Original Score & Music

Andy Roberts

Director of Photography

Juan García

Producers

Roger Lambert

Department Leadership Roster

Juan García

Director of Photography

Roger Lambert

Producer

Roger Lambert

Writer

Roger Lambert

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Want to Be Famous.

Featured In Curated Collections

Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring I Want to Be Famous.

list11

29384 titles

Similar Titles to I Want to Be Famous

Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling

  • 3.3
  • 6.0
  • 5.4
  • 5.8
  • 5.9
  • 5.9
  • 4.7
  • 7.1
  • 8.3
  • 4.7
  • 7.1
  • 7.3
  • 6.9
  • 7.4
  • 7.8
  • 7.4
  • 8.0
  • 5.9

More Like I Want to Be Famous

Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.

7.1
8.1
7.5
7.6
7.1
7.8
6.9
7.8
6.7
6.6
6.3
7.7

Frequently Asked Questions About I Want to Be Famous

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.