Directed and written by Cameron Crowe Starring Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Jason Lee and Frances McDormand Running time 122 minutes Cameron Crowe views his life and experiences of his mid teen years as a rock critic for Rolling Stone Magazine, whom he shows through the eyes of his alter-ego, William Miller (who is played by Patrick Fugit), in the critically acclaimed film, "Almost Famous." William follows around a "mid level band struggling with their …showed first 75 words of 935 total…

…showed last 75 words of 935 total…as the end for all when they go through an electrical storm. After the disparaging plane ride, Russell tells William to write what he wants but when they are told of everything he puts in the story they change their minds and call William a liar. They get a bad rep from people on the tour. William and Russell both wanted to be with Penny, but in the end she wanted them to be together.