Frances (1982)

Straight to Hell

Frances Farmer (Jessica Lange) writes an essay on the death of God and wins first place in a national essay contest.

Directed by Graeme Clifford.

Released in 1982 by Lionsgate.

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  • character-type: Daughter
  • character-type: Mother
  • character-type: Student
  • action: Write
  • action: Read
  • action: Clap
  • action: Annoy
  • editors-choice: Monologues
  • editors-choice: Slow Claps
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Biographical Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Biography
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on Real Life
  • secondary-genre: Period Pieces
  • secondary-genre: 20th Century Period Pieces
  • secondary-genre: Showbiz Dramas
  • mood: Inspiring
  • mood: Witty
  • mood: Controversial
  • mood: Imaginative
  • prop: Flag
  • prop: Paper
  • setting: Living Room
  • setting: High School
  • theme: Spirituality
  • theme: Education
  • theme: Faith
  • theme: Generation Gap
  • theme: Listening
  • theme: Religion
  • actor: Bart Burns
  • actor: Kim Stanley
  • actor: Jessica Lange
  • director: Graeme Clifford
  • producer: Jonathan Sanger
  • production-designer: Richard Sylbert
  • role-name: Frances Farmer
  • role-name: Ernest Farmer
  • role-name: Lillian Farmer
  • screenwriter: Nicholas Kazan
  • screenwriter: Christopher De Vore
  • screenwriter: Eric Bergren
  • year: 1982
  • studio: Lionsgate