Frank and Cindy (2015)

G.J. Echternkamp tells the story of his relationship with his parents, his mother Cindy (Russo) and his step-father, Frank (Platt). Frank used to be a member of OXO, a band from the '80s ... See full summary »

Director:

G.J. Echternkamp

Writers:

G.J. Echternkamp (screenplay), G.J. Echternkamp (story)

Stars:

Rene Russo, Oliver Platt, Johnny Simmons

Cast

Credited cast:
Rene Russo	...	Cindy
Oliver Platt	...	Frank
Johnny Simmons	...	GJ
Jane Levy	...	Kate
Marc Maron	...	Gilbert
Jessica Garrison	...	Lizzie
Claire Titelman	...	Claire
Fabianne Therese	...	Melissa
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bennie the Cat	...	Cat
Miss Kitty the Cat	...	Cat
Nick Jones	...	Captain Clamp
Nicholas Loiacano	...	Billy Smeer
Joseph Oliveira	...	Drunk Man at Bar
Matthew Tilley	...	Superfan Matt

Storyline

G.J. Echternkamp tells the story of his relationship with his parents, his mother Cindy (Russo) and his step-father, Frank (Platt). Frank used to be a member of OXO, a band from the '80s whose one hit wonder scored with the song "Whirly Girl". Cindy was the ultimate groupie who married Frank and thought life would be glamorous and award shows, but that is not how it turned out.

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Plot Keywords:

character names as title | forenames as title | three word title | based on true story | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content/nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

G.J. Echternkamp is the director and screenwriter of the movie.

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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)

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Quotes

Cindy: This movie is a lot of stress on me.
Frank: Oh, so take your estrogen.
Cindy: I did.
Frank: Take some more.

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Connections

Version of Frank and Cindy (2007)

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Soundtracks

I Pray For Rain
Written by Brian Lopez
Performed by Brian Lopez
Courtesy of Funzalo Records

User Reviews

Definitely worth's mire than 6

I was very surprised when I saw that so few people have actually given this movie a rate! It has comedic moments and some laughs but also sweet moments. Overall, I had a great time watching this movie and I loved that it was based on a true story & documentary which I am going to check as well.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 April 2016 (Norway)

Also Known As:

Frank and Cindy

Filming Locations:

Pasadena, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lleju Productions, The Group Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Color:

Color