Who is Frances Farmer in Frances?

Jessica Lange plays Frances Farmer in the film.

What is Frances about?

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.

Frances

Name: Frances
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 140
Rating: 78

R 2 hr 20 min

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How long is Frances?: Frances is 2 hr 20 min long.

Who directed Frances?: Graeme Clifford

Who is Frances Farmer in Frances?: Jessica Lange plays Frances Farmer in the film.

What is Frances about?: 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.