Fame Is the Name of the Game

4.5

1966

1h 40m

DramaCrimeTV Movie

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.

Key Crew

Director

Stuart Rosenberg

Producers

Ranald MacDougall

Cinematography

John F. Warren

Music

Benny Carter

Cast (16)

Anthony Franciosa

Jeff Dillon

Jill St. John

Leona Purdy

Jack Klugman

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