Frances (1982)
Aus der Sicht des Reporters Harry York wird die tragische Geschichte der talentierten Schauspielerin Frances Farmer erzählt. Der Film beginnt mit der Weltwirtschaftskrise und der jungen Schauspielerin, die von ihrer Mutter zum Hollywoodstar geformt wird, sich dagegen jedoch wehrt, um ihren eigenen Weg zu finden. Es ist nicht nur die tragische Lebensgeschichte des Stars Frances Farmer, die letztlich mit der Einweisung in psychiatrische Kliniken endet, sondern auch die schwierige Mutter-Tochter-Geschichte, die den Ehrgeiz über das Mitgefühl setzt. Mit diesem Film gelang der Schauspielerin Jessica Lange der Durchbruch.
Der Regisseur: Graeme Clifford
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Jessica Lange as Frances Farmer |
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Sam Shepard as Harry York |
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Kim Stanley as Lillian Farmer |
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Bart Burns as Ernest Farmer |
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Christopher Pennock as Dick Steele |
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James Karen as Juge Hillier |
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Gerald S. O'Loughlin as Médecin spécialiste de la lobotomie |
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Sarah Cunningham as Alma Styles |
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Allan Rich as Mr. Bebe |
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Woodrow Parfrey as Docteur Doyle |
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Jack Riley as Bob Barnes |
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Darrell Larson as Louella's Spy |
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Jordan Charney as Harold Clurman |
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John Randolph as Kindly Judge |
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Keone Young as Docteur chinois |
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Bonnie Bartlett as Styliste de studio |
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Jeffrey DeMunn as Clifford Odets |
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Lane Smith as Docteur Symington |
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Jonathan Banks as Hitchhiker |
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James Brodhead as Desk Sergeant |
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Jane Jenkins as Dame à l'hôtel Roosevelt |
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Daniel Chodos as Réalisateur de « No Escape » |
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Rod Colbin as Juge de condamnation |
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Donald Craig as Ralph Edwards |
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Lee de Broux as Réalisateur de « Flowing Gold » |
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Jack Fitzgerald as Clapper Man |
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Nancy Foy as Fille autographe |
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Anne Haney as Coiffeur |
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Richard L. Hawkins as Clochard dans la rue |
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Patricia Larson as Mrs. Hillier |
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Albert Lord as "Flowing Gold" A.D. |
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Vincent Lucchesi as Arresting Sergeant |
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Jack Manning as Studio Photographer |
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Rod Pilloud as Martoni Kaminski |
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Larry Pines as Man on Phone / Bookie Joint |
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David Schroeder as Studio Lawyer |
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Helen Schustack as Wardrobe Mistress |
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Sandra Seacat as Drama Teacher |
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Charles Seaverns as Real Estate Man |
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Karin Strandjord as Connie |
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Vern Taylor as Studio Executive |
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Andrew Winner as Firechief |
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Biff Yeager as Motorcycle Cop |
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Alexander Zale as Man in Screening Room |
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Paul Fleming as Reporter / Publicist / Photographer |
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M.C. Gainey as Reporter / Publicist / Photographer |
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Roger Galloway as Reporter / Publicist / Photographer |
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Matthew Goldsby as Reporter / Publicist / Photographer |
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Paul Keith as Reporter / Publicist / Photographer |
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F. William Parker as Reporter / Publicist / Photographer |
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Charles Shull as Reporter / Publicist / Photographer |
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Teda Bracci as Mental Patient |
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Jan Burrell as Mental Patient |
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Flo Di Re as Mental Patient |
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Dodds Frank as Mental Patient |
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Patricia Gaul as Mental Patient |
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Robin Ginsburg as Mental Patient |
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Pamela Gordon as Mental Patient |
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Anjelica Huston as Mental Patient |
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Ola Kauffman as Mental Patient |
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Donna Lamana as Mental Patient |
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Sharmagne Leland-St. John as Mental Patient |
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Jane Lillig as Mental Patient |
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Alexandra Melchi as Mental Patient |
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Patricia Post as Mental Patient |
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Zelda Rubinstein as Mental Patient |
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Nina Schneider as Mental Patient |
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Marlene Silvers as Mental Patient |
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Vicki Williams as Mental Patient |
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Susan Wolf as Mental Patient |
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Tom Amundsen as Doctor / Nurse / Orderly |
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Anne Haslett as Doctor / Nurse / Orderly |
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Barry Jamesby as Doctor / Nurse / Orderly |
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Leonard Lookabaugh as Doctor / Nurse / Orderly |
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Oceana Marr as Doctor / Nurse / Orderly |
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Vahan Moosekian as Doctor / Nurse / Orderly |
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Tom Pletts as Doctor / Nurse / Orderly |
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Eileen T'Kaye as Doctor / Nurse / Orderly |
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Lila Waters as Doctor / Nurse / Orderly |
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Charles Prior as Soldier |
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Carl Kraines as Soldier |
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Kevin Costner as Luther (uncredited) |
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Dennis Crosswhite as Orderly (uncredited) |
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David Eisen as Photographer (uncredited) |
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Ted King as Doctor (uncredited) |
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Casey MacGill as Singer (uncredited) |
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Michael Mallory as Seattle Reporter (uncredited) |
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Rick May as Policeman (uncredited) |
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Allen Nause as Reporter / Publicist / Photographer (uncredited) |
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Jayne Taini as Nurse (uncredited) |
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Jamie Johnston as Mental Patient |
| Sound | John Barry | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Graeme Clifford | Director |
| Editing | John Wright | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Patricia Norris | Costume Design |
| Production | Jonathan Sanger | Producer |
| Camera | László Kovács | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert L. Stevenson | Hairstylist |
| Writing | Nicholas Kazan | Writer |
| Production | Marie Yates | Co-Producer |
| Writing | Christopher De Vore | Writer |
| Writing | Eric Bergren | Writer |
| Production | Jane Jenkins | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Toni-Ann Walker | Hair Designer |
| Production | Charles Mulvehill | Unit Production Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dorothy J. Pearl | Makeup Designer |
| Production | Janet Hirshenson | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nadia | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Elisabeth Leustig | Casting |
| Production | Charles Mulvehill | Associate Producer |
| Production | Nancy Foy | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Melanie Levitt | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | John Barry | Conductor |
| Directing | Michael Green | Second Assistant Director |
| Crew | Jerry Wills | Stunt Coordinator |
| Directing | Wendy Sterne Brown | Script Supervisor |
| Directing | Ed Milkovich | First Assistant Director |
| Art | Matt Springman | Assistant Property Master |
| Camera | Robert M. Stevens | Camera Operator |
| Art | Arthur Shippee | Assistant Property Master |
| Camera | Joseph E. Thibo | Assistant Camera |
| Costume & Make-Up | Patrick R. Norris | Costumer |
| Art | Ray Mercer Jr. | Property Master |
| Sound | Norman B. Schwartz | Supervising ADR Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Florence Avery | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | G. Tony Scarano | Costumer |
| Sound | Cliff Kohlweck | Music Editor |
| Sound | Albert Woodbury | Orchestrator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nancy Martinelli | Costumer |
| Sound | Kenneth Hall | Music Editor |
| Editing | Kathy Virkler | Assistant Editor |
| Sound | Kay Rose | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Sound | Larry Singer | ADR Editor |
| Sound | John B. Schuyler | Boom Operator |
| Lighting | Paul Caven | Best Boy Electric |
| Sound | Robert J. Litt | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Camera | George Ressler | Best Boy Grip |
| Costume & Make-Up | Deahdra Scarano | Costumer |
| Costume & Make-Up | G. Fern Weber | Costumer |
| Art | Mike Higelmire | Leadman |
| Art | George Gaines | Set Decoration |
| Camera | Daniel C. Gold | Assistant Camera |
| Art | William A. Parks | Construction Coordinator |
| Camera | Gemma La Mana | Still Photographer |
| Editing | Charles Woolf | Assistant Editor |
| Sound | Neil Brody | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Charleen Richards-Steeves | ADR Mixer |
| Art | Emad Helmey | Set Designer |
| Sound | Elliot Tyson | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Production | Joe O'Har | Location Manager |
| Crew | James L. Wills | Craft Service |
| Editing | Aubrey Head | Color Timer |
| Camera | Leonard Lookabaugh | Key Grip |
| Production | Vince Heileson | Production Accountant |
| Crew | Deborah Rosen | Unit Publicist |
| Production | Elisabeth Leustig | Extras Casting |
| Production | Jack Leustig | Extras Casting |
| Crew | Walt Freitas | Transportation Captain |
| Camera | O.T. Henderson | Dolly Grip |
| Production | Pat Orseth | Casting |
| Production | Linda Phillips-Palo | Extras Casting Assistant |
| Lighting | Richmond L. Aguilar | Gaffer |
| Production | Carole Noia | Researcher |
| Crew | Paul Casella Jr. | Transportation Coordinator |
| Editing | Donah Bassett | Negative Cutter |
| Production | Blanche Bisbing | Assistant Accountant |
| Production | Teresa Stokovic | Production Office Coordinator |
| Art | Richard Sylbert | Production Design |
| Sound | Robert Nichols II | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Victoria Sampson | Sound Editor |
| Sound | David M. Ronne | Sound Mixer |
| Art | Ida Random | Art Direction |
| Sound | Michael Colgan | Sound Editor |