Review of Frances (1982) by Ayse A — 28 Dec 2012

My favorite film for over 25yrs. Jessica Lange is superb.

This review of Frances (1982) was written by Ayse A on 28 Dec 2012.

Frances has generally received positive reviews.

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By Daniel T (1,126) on 18 Nov 2008

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By Nicole P (386) on 18 Apr 2012

Amazing film, jessica Lange never disappoints you, and what Frances Farmer endured I can't believe. I read her autobiography even more horrifying…

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By Nate E (58) on 27 Aug 2008

Strong script and some of the finest acting of the 20th century. Heartbreaking and horrifying bio-pic of actress Frances Farmer…

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By David B (3,254) on 17 Nov 2012

The story of Hollwood star Frances Farmer who refused to let the industry control her and paid the price through a mental breakdown…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 26 Mar 2009

It's quite an accomplishment for Jessica Lange and it's too bad a better film didn't come of it…

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By Gina W (340) on 02 Jan 2018

Frances is a 1982 film about the life of Frances Farmer, whose domineering mother interfered with her life to a crippling degree…

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By Jim B (632) on 03 Oct 2010

DziÅ? obejrzaÅ?am ten film chyba po raz 5. lub 6. I kolejny raz nie mogÅ?am siÄ? oderwaÄ? od ekranu. To chyba najlepsza, naprawdÄ…

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By Jared D (162) on 09 Apr 2012

Sad tragic story of the life of frances farmer hollywood star turned tragic icon jessica lange is amazing in this as is sam shepard I have…

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By Xanthe S (25) on 02 Oct 2008

Mental health institutions have gotten better, and fewer people need to go into them…

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By Kelly H (334) on 17 Aug 2015

I've always been fascinated with the tragic story of Frances Farmer, a woman so ahead of her time…

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