Almost Famous is a 2000 comedy-drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Cameron Crowe.
Plot[]
In 1973, aspiring rock journalist William Miller (Patrick Fugit) is given an assignment by Rolling Stone magazine. Namely, spend some time with the rock band Stillwater in order to write an in-depth article on them. At first, his mother (Frances McDormand) is reluctant about the idea of her son spending time with rock stars, but she eventually acquiesces. William's journey soon takes him across early-1970s America, where he finds there's more to being a journalist than just writing about the music.
Cast[]
- Billy Crudup as Russell Hammond
- Frances McDormand as Mrs. Miller
- Kate Hudson as Penny Lane
- Jason Lee as Jeff Bebe
- Patrick Fugit as William Miller
- Philip Seymour Hoffman as Lester Bangs