Fran (film)

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

 * 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

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.

Box office
Fran grossed $111,903 at the box office in Australia.