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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Graeme Clifford
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    Frances Farmer Jessica Lange
  • Profile picture of Sam Shepard
    Harry York Sam Shepard
  • Profile picture of Kim Stanley
    Lillian Farmer Kim Stanley
  • Profile picture of James Karen
    Judge Hillier James Karen
  • Profile picture of Gerald S. O'Loughlin
    Lobotomy Doctor Gerald S. O'Loughlin
  • Profile picture of Allan Rich
    Mr. Bebe Allan Rich
  • Profile picture of Woodrow Parfrey
    Dr. Doyle Woodrow Parfrey
  • Profile picture of Jack Riley
    Bob Barnes Jack Riley

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