Fran

Fran (1985)

Fran, a single mother, is selflessly devoted to her children. But something is lacking in her life, and that something is the love of a man her own age. Her efforts to juggle a love life with her home life are largely unsuccessful.

Date of release
1985-11-21
TMDB
8.3 / 10 (3)
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Drama
Director
Glenda Hambly

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Box office: A$111.9K
  • Awards: 3 · Nominations: 4. Including: AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role; AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role; AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay

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.

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.

Fran grossed $111,903 at the box office in Australia.

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