Headin' for Broadway(1980)
They're singers and dancers. Lovers and dreamers. They're young, talented and scared.
Headin' for Broadway Synopsis
In this musical, four young hopefuls from different parts of the country head to New York for a shot at Broadway stardom.
Headin' for Broadway (1980) is a drama and music film directed by Joseph Brooks, released on May 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Rex Smith, Terri Treas, Vivian Reed and Paul Carafotes. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Brooks
- Writers:
- Joseph Brooks, Hilary Henkin, Larry Gross
- Producers:
- Joseph Brooks
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Saarinen
- Composer:
- Joseph Brooks
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Headin' for Broadway Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rex Smith
as Fast Eddie
Terri Treas
as Carrie Richards
Vivian Reed
as Valerie Walker
Paul Carafotes
as Ralph Morelli
- Gary Gendell
Gary Gendell
as Gary
Benjamin Rayson
as Singing Coach
- Dick Boccelli
Dick Boccelli
as Mr. Morelli
- Anthony Cafiso
Anthony Cafiso
as Brother
- Vera Lockwood
Vera Lockwood
as Mrs. Morelli
- Mario Mariani
Mario Mariani
as Vic
Lisa Goodman
as Gloria
- Herman O. Arbeit
Herman O. Arbeit
as Desk Clerk
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Brooks, written by Joseph Brooks, Hilary Henkin and Larry Gross, produced by Joseph Brooks.
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Headin' for Broadway Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Headin' for Broadway – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Headin' for Broadway?
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The main cast of Headin' for Broadway (1980) includes Rex Smith, Terri Treas, Vivian Reed, Paul Carafotes and Gary Gendell. The film was directed by Joseph Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Headin' for Broadway released?
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Headin' for Broadway was released on May 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Headin' for Broadway worth watching?
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Headin' for Broadway (1980) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.