# Frances (1982)

> A fiercely independent actress is crushed between Hollywood opportunism, maternal control, and the brutal machinery of psychiatric authority.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2214

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Graeme Clifford
- Cast: Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley, Bart Burns, Christopher Pennock, James Karen, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Sarah Cunningham
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083967/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, melancholic, defiant, serious movie night, historical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of a woman's struggle against societal expectations and personal demons.

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