Frances(1982)
Her story is shocking, disturbing, compelling... and true.
Frances 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.
Frances (1982) is a drama film directed by Graeme Clifford, released on December 3, 1982 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley and Bart Burns. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 129 ratings.
- Director:
- Graeme Clifford
- Writers:
- Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore, Nicholas Kazan
- Producers:
- Jonathan Sanger
- Cinematographer:
- László Kovács
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Brooksfilms, EMI Films
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Frances (1982) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Frances before you stream it.
Frances Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jessica Lange
as Frances Farmer
Sam Shepard
as Harry York
Kim Stanley
as Lillian Farmer
- Bart Burns
Bart Burns
as Ernest Farmer
- Christopher Pennock
Christopher Pennock
as Dick Steele
James Karen
as Juge Hillier
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
as Médecin spécialiste de la lobotomie
- Sarah Cunningham
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
Key crew
Directed by Graeme Clifford, written by Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore and Nicholas Kazan, produced by Jonathan Sanger.
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Frances Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 129 ratings.
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Frances – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Frances online?
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Frances (1982) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Frances?
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The main cast of Frances (1982) includes Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley, Bart Burns and Christopher Pennock. The film was directed by Graeme Clifford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Frances released?
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Frances was released on December 3, 1982 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Frances worth watching?
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Frances (1982) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 129 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Frances?
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Yes. The official Frances trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.