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Frances

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

Drama
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1982-12-03
2h 20m
English
Released
Brooksfilms

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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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About 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. Running 140 minutes.

Frances Cast and Characters

The cast features Jessica Lange (as Frances Farmer), Sam Shepard (as Harry York), Kim Stanley (as Lillian Farmer), Bart Burns (as Ernest Farmer), and Christopher Pennock (as Dick Steele). Their performances are a major reason Frances has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Frances

Frances flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch Frances online for free?

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How long is Frances?

Frances runs for 140 minutes (about 2.3 hours).

Is Frances good? What's the rating?

Frances holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 123 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Frances?

The main cast includes Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley, and Bart Burns, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Frances available in Inglés?

Yes — Frances was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Frances released?

Frances was released in 1982.

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Where can I watch Frances for free?

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What is Frances about?

Frances is a Drama English-language film. The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.

When was Frances released?

Frances was released on December 3, 1982. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. The film was produced by Brooksfilms.

Who stars in Frances?

Frances stars Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley and Bart Burns. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Frances available in HD?

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