Fran (film)

Fran
Directed byGlenda Hambly
Written byGlenda Hambly
Produced byDavid Rapsey
StarringNoni Hazlehurst
Annie Byron
Alan Fletcher
CinematographyJan Kenny
Edited byTai Tang Thien
Music byGreg Schultz
Distributed byBarron Films
Release date
  • 14 November 1985 (1985-11-14)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
BudgetA$700,000[1]
Box officeA$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

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.[1]

Box office

Fran grossed $111,903 at the box office in Australia.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990; p.371
  2. ^ "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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