Fame is the Spur is a 1947 British drama film directed by Roy Boulting and starring Michael Redgrave, Rosamund John, Bernard Miles, David Tomlinson, Maurice Denham and Kenneth Griffith.

Rosamund John gives a very natural performance, and her portrayal of Ann's attitude in the face of death must seem moving even to the most hardened viewer.

But, unfortunately, a full comprehension of the principal character in this tale is missed in the broad and extended panorama of his life that is displayed... Mr. Redgrave is glib and photogenic; he acts the 'lost leader' in a handsome style.

"[6] The Radio Times reviewer David Parkinson has praised Redgrave's "powerhouse performance, with his gradual shedding of heartfelt beliefs as vanity replaces commitment having a chillingly convincing ring.

"[7] According to Allmovie, the film is "sometimes slow-moving", but "is an interesting look into the reasons why the Labor [sic] and the Conservative factions are at loggerheads with each other in Great Britain".