Airing | 5/21, 2:15a

Frances

Name: Frances
Director: Graeme Clifford
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982-01-01
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Jessica Lange, Kim Stanley, Sam Shepard, Bart Burns, Jonathan Banks

2h 30m|R|Biography|TCM|1982

This biopic explores the true story of Frances Farmer (Jessica Lange), a mold-breaking actress from Seattle who moved to Hollywood, Calif., and gained notoriety for her unconventional attitude. After being lured to New York under false pretenses, dealing with her overbearing mother and an addiction to alcohol lead to a mental collapse. Institutionalized, Farmer is abused by patients and staff alike. Following her release, Farmer hosts a local Indianapolis TV show until her death in 1970.

Director:

Graeme Clifford

Cast:

Jessica Lange, Kim Stanley, Sam Shepard, Bart Burns, Jonathan Banks, Bonnie Bartlett, James Brodhead, J.J. Chaback, Jordan Charney, Donald Craig, Sarah Cunningham

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