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Fran

1985-11-21 · 98 min · ★ 8.3

Drama

Fran, a single mother, 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.

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Directors
Glenda Hambly
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Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Noni HazlehurstNoni HazlehurstFran
Annie ByronAnnie ByronMarge
Alan FletcherJeff
Narelle SimpsonLisa
Travis WardTom
Rosie LogieCynthia
Danny AdcockDanny AdcockRay
Steve JodrellMichael Butlin
Penny BrownPenny BrownSally Aspinal
Faith ClaytonWaigani Supervisor
Richard TullochPeter Cook
Colin McEwanGraham Brooks
Rosemary HarrisonCarol Brooks
Paul Della-MartaTony Simpson
Tina WundenbergAnnie Simpson

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