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Frances poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.0 / 100
1982·Biography / Drama / Romance·2h 20m

FRANCES

“Her story is shocking, disturbing, compelling... and true.”

The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.

Above the Line
Graeme Clifford·DirectorEric Bergren·WriterChristopher De Vore·WriterLászló Kovács·Director of PhotographyJohn Barry·Original Music ComposerJohn Wright·Editor
Cast
Jessica Lange·Frances FarmerSam Shepard·Harry YorkKim Stanley·Lillian FarmerBart Burns·Ernest FarmerChristopher Pennock·Dick SteeleJames Karen·Juge HillierGerald S. O'Loughlin·Médecin spécialiste de la lobotomieSarah Cunningham·Alma StylesAllan Rich·Mr. BebeWoodrow Parfrey·Docteur Doyle
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Graeme Clifford·DirectorEd Milkovich·First Assistant DirectorMichael Green·Second Assistant DirectorWendy Sterne Brown·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Eric Bergren·WriterChristopher De Vore·WriterNicholas Kazan·Writer
Camera· 1
László Kovács·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Wright·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
John Barry·Original Music ComposerJohn Barry·Conductor
Art & Design· 8
Patricia Norris·Costume DesignRichard Sylbert·Production DesignIda Random·Art DirectionDorothy J. Pearl·Makeup DesignerNadia·Makeup ArtistMelanie Levitt·Makeup ArtistMike Higelmire·LeadmanRay Mercer Jr.·Property Master
Production· 8
Jonathan Sanger·ProducerCharles Mulvehill·Associate ProducerMarie Yates·Co-ProducerNancy Foy·CastingJanet Hirshenson·CastingJane Jenkins·CastingElisabeth Leustig·CastingCharles Mulvehill·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Robert L. Stevenson·HairstylistToni-Ann Walker·Hair DesignerJerry Wills·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
64.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
67%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI -38%
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Frances's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a close-up of a woman with blonde, curly hair and a serious expression. She is wearing a white collared shirt and a dark jacket. Below”

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Key Elements
Woman's FaceCrowd Of PeopleMovie Title
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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