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Frances

R19822h 20mGraeme Clifford
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 68% · Metacritic 48

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"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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Strong WomanFalsely AccusedInsanityMovie BusinessFeminismBiographyBased On True StoryEvil MotherPsychiatric HospitalFemale Protagonist

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Frequently asked questions

What is Frances (1982) 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 stars in Frances?

Frances stars Jessica Lange (Frances Farmer), Sam Shepard (Harry York), Kim Stanley (Lillian Farmer), Bart Burns (Ernest Farmer), Christopher Pennock (Dick Steele). The film was directed by Graeme Clifford.

How long is Frances?

Frances has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated R.

Is Frances worth watching?

Frances holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 68. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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