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Wikipedia article
'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
* Cinema of Australia
References
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