Almost Famous

Almost Famous

7.5IMDb Score
Released:2000-09-15
Genre:Drama, Music
Duration:124 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Cameron Crowe
Actors:Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit
Production:DreamWorks Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Vinyl Films

Overview:

In 1973, 15-year-old William Miller's unabashed love of music and aspiration to become a rock journalist lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview and tour with the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.

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