Frances(1982)
“Her story is shocking, disturbing, compelling... and true.”
Overview
The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.
Director
Graeme Clifford
Studio
Brooksfilms
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Jessica Lange
as Frances Farmer
Sam Shepard
as Harry York
Kim Stanley
as Lillian Farmer
Bart Burns
as Ernest Farmer
Christopher Pennock
as Dick Steele
James Karen
as Juge Hillier
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
as Médecin spécialiste de la lobotomie
Sarah Cunningham
as Alma Styles
Allan Rich
as Mr. Bebe
Woodrow Parfrey
as Docteur Doyle
Jack Riley
as Bob Barnes
Darrell Larson
as Louella's Spy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Brooksfilms • EMI Films • Associated Film Distribution
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Frances?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Frances (1982).
What is Frances about?▼
The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.
Who directed Frances?▼
Frances was directed by Graeme Clifford and released in 1982. It is a drama film.
How long is Frances?▼
Frances has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
Who stars in Frances?▼
The cast of Frances includes Jessica Lange as Frances Farmer, Sam Shepard as Harry York, Kim Stanley as Lillian Farmer, Bart Burns as Ernest Farmer, Christopher Pennock as Dick Steele and more.
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