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Frank and Cindy

  • 20152015
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  • 1h 42m
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6.1/10
861
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Rene Russo, Oliver Platt, Marc Maron, Claire Titelman, Fabianne Therese, and Joseph Oliveira in Frank and Cindy (2015)
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G.J. Echternkamp tells the story of his relationship with his parents: his mother Cindy (Russo) and his stepfather Frank (Platt), who used to be a member of OXO, a 1980s band that scored a o... Read allG.J. Echternkamp tells the story of his relationship with his parents: his mother Cindy (Russo) and his stepfather Frank (Platt), who used to be a member of OXO, a 1980s band that scored a one-hit wonder with "Whirly Girl." Cindy was the ultimate groupie who married Frank thinkin... Read allG.J. Echternkamp tells the story of his relationship with his parents: his mother Cindy (Russo) and his stepfather Frank (Platt), who used to be a member of OXO, a 1980s band that scored a one-hit wonder with "Whirly Girl." Cindy was the ultimate groupie who married Frank thinking life would be all glamour and award shows, but reality turned out differently.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
861
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  • Director
    • G.J. Echternkamp
  • Writers
    • G.J. Echternkamp(screenplay)
    • Alex Holdridge(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Rene Russo
    • Oliver Platt
    • Johnny Simmons
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  • Director
    • G.J. Echternkamp
  • Writers
    • G.J. Echternkamp(screenplay)
    • Alex Holdridge(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Rene Russo
    • Oliver Platt
    • Johnny Simmons
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    • 7User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Rene Russo
    Rene Russo
    • Cindyas Cindy
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Frankas Frank
    Johnny Simmons
    Johnny Simmons
    • GJas GJ
    Jane Levy
    Jane Levy
    • Kateas Kate
    Marc Maron
    Marc Maron
    • Gilbertas Gilbert
    Jessica Garrison
    • Lizzieas Lizzie
    Claire Titelman
    • Claireas Claire
    Fabianne Therese
    Fabianne Therese
    • Melissaas Melissa
    Bennie the Cat
    • Catas Cat
    Miss Kitty the Cat
    • Catas Cat
    Nick Jones
    • Captain Clampas Captain Clamp
    Nicholas Loiacano
    • Billy Smeeras Billy Smeer
    Joseph Oliveira
    • Drunk Man at Baras Drunk Man at Bar
    Matthew Tilley
    • Superfan Mattas Superfan Matt
    Freedom Bridgewater
    • Wild Thyme manageras Wild Thyme manager
    • (uncredited)
    Dexter the Cat
    • Catas Cat
    • (uncredited)
    Roscoe the Cat
    • Catas Cat
    • (uncredited)
    Daniel D. Houy
    • Bus Traveleras Bus Traveler
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • G.J. Echternkamp
    • Writers
      • G.J. Echternkamp(screenplay) (story)
      • Alex Holdridge(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      G.J. Echternkamp previously made a documentary in 2007 about his parents, the real Frank Garcia and Cynthia Brown, which is also entitled Frank and Cindy (2007).
    • Goofs
      Jane Levy's sweater sleeves change from covering her hands to not covering it in the same hug scene (when she makes peace with GJ outside the diner)
    • Quotes

      Cindy: You sure I didn't die and go to hell?

      [cry laughing]

      Cindy: I'm not joking. This is what I thought hell would be, like going back over my life.

    • Connections
      Version of Frank and Cindy (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Whirly Girl
      Written by Ish Ledesma (as Ismael Ledesma)

      Performed by OXO

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews7

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    7/10
    Rene Russo should win an award
    After watching the documentary I watched this film and Rene Russo blew me away. She nailed the quirky role of Cindy and really was the only reason enjoyed the film. The rest of the film was a bit slow.
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    • Sep 13, 2020

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 2016 (Norway)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Фрэнк и Синди
    • Filming locations
      • Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lleju Productions
      • The Group Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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