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Fame Is the Name of the Game

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1966 | 100 min | Drama, Crime, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among anyone who loves watching the truth get chased down and people who like their stories with a little danger, this one's for you. It's about the digging, and what it costs to get the story.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stuart Rosenberg

  • Anthony FranciosaJeff Dillon
  • Jill St. JohnLeona Purdy
  • Jack KlugmanBen Welcome
  • George MacreadyGlenn Howard
  • Jack WestonGriffin
  • Susan Saint JamesPeggy Maxwell
  • Lee BowmanCruikshank
  • Melodie JohnsonBelle
  • Robert DuvallEddie Franchot
  • Nanette FabrayPat