Fame Is the Spur
Originally released in 1947. Fame Is the Spur is a drama film. directed by Roy Boulting.
Starring Michael Redgrave, Rosamund John, and Bernard Miles
Synopsis
A politician rises rapidly to fame and fortune and discovers that power corrupts and ultimately becomes the very type of politician he had set out to displace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Redgrave
as Hamer Radshaw
Rosamund John
as Ann Radshaw
Bernard Miles
as Tom Hannaway
Carla Lehmann
as Lady Lettice
Hugh Burden
as Arnold Ryerson
Marjorie Fielding
as Aunt Lizzie
Seymour Hicks
as Old Buck
Tony Wager
as The Boy Hamer
Brian Weske
as The Boy Ryerson
Gerald Fox
as The Boy Hannaway
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Two Cities Films
- Boulting Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fame Is the Spur about?
A politician rises rapidly to fame and fortune and discovers that power corrupts and ultimately becomes the very type of politician he had set out to displace.
Who directed Fame Is the Spur?
Fame Is the Spur was directed by Roy Boulting.
How long is Fame Is the Spur?
Fame Is the Spur has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Fame Is the Spur released?
Fame Is the Spur was released on September 23, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fame Is the Spur?
The main cast of Fame Is the Spur includes Michael Redgrave, Rosamund John, Bernard Miles, Carla Lehmann, Hugh Burden.