Movie: Headin' for Broadway

Top 10 Billed Cast

Rex Smith
Rex Smith

Fast Eddie

Terri Treas
Terri Treas

Carrie Richards

Vivian Reed
Vivian Reed

Valerie Walker

Paul Carafotes
Paul Carafotes

Ralph Morelli

Gary Gendell
Gary Gendell

Gary

Benjamin Rayson
Benjamin Rayson

Singing Coach

Dick Boccelli
Dick Boccelli

Mr. Morelli

Anthony Cafiso
Anthony Cafiso

Brother

Vera Lockwood
Vera Lockwood

Mrs. Morelli

Mario Mariani
Mario Mariani

Vic

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  • Overview

    In this musical, four young hopefuls from different parts of the country head to New York for a shot at Broadway stardom.

  • Release Date

    1980-05-01

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    They're singers and dancers. Lovers and dreamers. They're young, talented and scared.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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