1985 Australian film
| Fran | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Glenda Hambly |
| Written by | Glenda Hambly |
| Produced by | David Rapsey |
| Starring | Noni Hazlehurst Annie Byron Alan Fletcher |
| Cinematography | Jan Kenny |
| Edited by | Tai Tang Thien |
| Music by | Greg Schultz |
| Distributed by | Barron Films |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$700,000 |
| Box office | A$111,903 |
Fran is a 1985 Australian film directed by Glenda Hambly, with Noni Hazlehurst in the title role. Fran is a mother who abandons her children in favour of a romantic life after her husband leaves her. It was filmed in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Awards
Fran was nominated for an AFI Awards in three categories (Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Director, Best Film). It won AFI Awards in the Best Actress in a Lead Role (Noni Hazlehurst), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Annie Byron) and Best Original Screenplay (Glenda Hambly) categories.
Cast
- Noni Hazlehurst as Fran
- Annie Byron as Marge
- Alan Fletcher as Jeff
- Narelle Simpson as Lisa
- Travis Ward as Tom
- Rosie Logie as Cynthia
- Danny Adcock as Ray
- Steve Jodrell as Michael Butlin
- Penny Brown as Sally Aspinal
- Faith Clayton as Waigani Supervisor
Production
Glenda Hambly was commissioned by the Western Australia Department for Community Services to make a film about the problems of a single mother and she convinced them to let her make it as a drama. The producers pre-sold the movie to Channel Seven and it was made as a telemovie but was released theatrically.
Box office
Fran grossed $111,903 at the box office in Australia.
See also
References
- ^ David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990; p.371
- "Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 February 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
Further reading
- Murray, Scott, ed. (1994). Australian Cinema. St.Leonards, NSW.: Allen & Unwin/AFC. p. 252. ISBN 1-86373-311-6.
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