Fame Is the Name of the Game (1966)
A brash, big-time investigative reporter, looking into the death of a call girl, uncovers her diary and tries to find her killer among the names contained in it.
Top billed cast
Anthony FranciosaJeff Dillon
Jill St. JohnLeona Purdy
Jack KlugmanBen Welcome
George MacreadyGlenn Howard
Jack WestonGriffin
Susan Saint JamesPeggy Maxwell
Lee BowmanCruikshank
Melodie JohnsonBelle
Robert DuvallEddie Franchot
Nanette FabrayPat
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