| 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[1] |
| 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.
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.
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]
Fran grossed $111,903 at the box office in Australia.[2]
