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Frances

Frances

Her story is shocking, disturbing, compelling... and true.

The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Frances
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1982-12-03
  • Runtime: 140 minutes
  • Rating: 6.9/10 (113 votes)
  • Budget: $8,000,000
  • Revenue: $5,000,000
  • Production Companies: Brooksfilms, EMI Films, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6327
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

as Frances Farmer

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

as Harry York

Kim Stanley

Kim Stanley

as Lillian Farmer

Bart Burns

Bart Burns

as Ernest Farmer

Christopher Pennock

Christopher Pennock

as Dick Steele

James Karen

James Karen

as Judge Hillier

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

as Lobotomy Doctor

Sarah Cunningham

Sarah Cunningham

as Alma Styles

Allan Rich

Allan Rich

as Mr. Bebe

Woodrow Parfrey

Woodrow Parfrey

as Dr. Doyle

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

1982 Frances Official Trailer 1 Brooksfilms, EMI Films

External Links

Keywords

strong womanfalsely accusedinsanitymovie businessfeminismbiographybased on true storyevil motherpsychiatric hospitalfemale protagonisthollywoodwrongful imprisonmentlost lovewrongful arrestwrongful convictionwrong diagnosislobotomyfrances farmerpower abusemother daughter relationship

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frances?

Frances is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1982-12-03.

Who are the main actors in Frances?

The main cast includes Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley, Bart Burns, Christopher Pennock, .

Where can I watch Frances online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Frances is available.

Is Frances based on a true story?

Her story is shocking, disturbing, compelling... and true.

What is the IMDb rating of Frances?

Frances has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 113 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Frances?

The movie had a production budget of $8,000,000 and earned $5,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Frances?

The soundtrack was composed by Brooksfilms, EMI Films, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Frances filmed?

Frances was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Frances?

The total runtime of Frances is 140 minutes.

Is Frances suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Frances?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Frances.

Does Frances have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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