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 Byron R (89) on 11 Dec 2007

Okay let's just sit here for a minute. First of all, do you know who Frances Farmer was? Did you read her book Will There Ever BE A Morning…

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By Casey B (442) on 27 Aug 2013

Jessica Lange is really terrific as Frances Farmer…

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By Mark Karl H (30) on 31 Oct 2009

Lange pours herself into the skin of Farmer and plays her beautifuly, where Farmer's life was blighted by a meddling mother, institutions and…

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By Private U (13,627) on 15 Jan 2008

Fra glamour til galehus. Den sanne historien om Frances Farmer, kvinnen Kurt Cobain og Courtney Love kalte opp datteren sin etter…

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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 Richard U (41) on 08 Nov 2007

Fantastic movie! Jessica Lange got my heart in this movie, amazing , powerful and emotionally charged. Justice to Frances, what a trouper…

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By Mohammed O (6) on 30 Jul 2008

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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 Daniel T (1,126) on 18 Nov 2008

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Writing and direction were somewhere between Lifetime Movies and Hallmark Hall of Fame…

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