Frances (1982)

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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.

• Released: 1982-12-03
• Genres: Drama
• Runtime: 2h 20m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.9/10 from 129 votes

Directed by Graeme Clifford.

Top cast

• Jessica Lange as Frances Farmer
• Sam Shepard as Harry York
• Kim Stanley as Lillian Farmer
• Bart Burns as Ernest Farmer
• Christopher Pennock as Dick Steele
• James Karen as Juge Hillier
• Gerald S. O'Loughlin as Médecin spécialiste de la lobotomie
• Sarah Cunningham as Alma Styles
• Allan Rich as Mr. Bebe
• Woodrow Parfrey as Docteur Doyle

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Where to watch Frances

• United States: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel; watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: rent on JustWatch TV Store

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