Main Cast: Annie Byron, Alan Fletcher, Narelle Simpson, Travis Ward
Release Year: 1985
Country: AU
Run Time: 92 minutes
Plot
The Australian Fran stars Noni Hazelhurst as the title character. A single mother, Fran 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, resulting in a profound emotional crisis. Fran pulls no punches, and it isn't "easy" entertainment, but it remains a riveting experience for those willing to go the distance. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Cast
Annie Byron - Marge
Alan Fletcher - Jeff
Narelle Simpson - Lisa
Travis Ward - Tom
Rosie Logie - Cynthia; Danny Adcock - Ray; Rosemary Harrison - Carol; Noni Hazelhurst - Fran; Colin McEwan - Graham
Credit
Theo Mathews - Art Director, Glenda Hambly - Director, Tai Tana - Editor, Greg Schultz - Composer (Music Score), Jan Kenny - Cinematographer, Yuri Sokol - Cinematographer, David Rapsey - Producer, Glenda Hambly - Screenwriter
Fran is a 1985 Australian film directed by Glenda Hambly. Fran is a mother who abandons her children in favor of a romantic life after her husband leaves her.
Fran got 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
References
Murray, Scott; (ed.) (1994). Australian Cinema. St.Leonards, NSW.: Allen & Unwin/AFC. p. 252. ISBN1863733116.
