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Frances(1982)
Status: Released
Date: 1982-12-03
69%
113 Votes
Time: 2h 20m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $8,000,000.00
Revenue: $5,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Brooksfilms
Movie: Frances
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jessica Lange
Frances Farmer
Sam Shepard
Harry York
Kim Stanley
Lillian Farmer
James Karen
Judge Hillier
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Lobotomy Doctor
Allan Rich
Mr. Bebe
Woodrow Parfrey
Dr. Doyle
Video Trailer Frances
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1982 Frances Official Trailer 1 Brooksfilms, EMI Films - Trailer
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