Frances

Jessica Lange won acclaim for her titular performance in this riveting, fact-based account of the life of '30s actress Frances Farmer, from her abusive relationship with her mother, her rise to Hollywood stardom, up to her bouts with alcoholism and mental illness that found her institutionalized. With Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley, Anjelica Huston, Bart Burns, Jonathan Banks; look for an early appearance by Kevin Costner. 140 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English DTS Lossless stereo; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; featurette; theatrical trailer.