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Frances (1982) | Criteria

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Frances

English • 1982 • 2h 20m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Graeme Clifford

Synopsis

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

Included in
May 2022
Position 27
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Films of Endearment: A Mother's Day Selection
Position 4

Credits

Crew

DirectorGraeme Clifford

WriterNicholas Kazan, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren

CinematographerLászló Kovács

ComposerJohn Barry

EditorJohn Wright

ProducerJonathan Sanger

Cast

Jessica Langeas Frances Farmer

Sam Shepardas Harry York

as Lillian Farmer

Bart Burnsas Ernest Farmer

Christopher Pennockas Dick Steele

James Karenas Juge Hillier

Gerald S. O'Loughlinas Médecin spécialiste de la lobotomie

Sarah Cunninghamas Alma Styles

Allan Richas Mr. Bebe

Woodrow Parfreyas Docteur Doyle

Jack Rileyas Bob Barnes

Darrell Larsonas Louella's Spy

Jordan Charneyas Harold Clurman

John Randolphas Kindly Judge

Keone Youngas Docteur chinois

Bonnie Bartlettas Styliste de studio

Jeffrey DeMunnas Clifford Odets

Lane Smithas Docteur Symington

Jonathan Banksas Hitchhiker

James Brodheadas Desk Sergeant