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Frank and Ava

  • 20182018
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
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Frank and Ava (2018)
Before he was chairman of the board. He was just a man, desperate for a woman, clinging to a dream. The story of Sinatra as never told before and Ava Gardner, the woman who saved him, by breaking him. Based on true stories.
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Before he was chairman of the board. He was just a man, desperate for a woman, clinging to a dream. The story of Sinatra as never told before and Ava Gardner, the woman who saved him, by bre... Read allBefore he was chairman of the board. He was just a man, desperate for a woman, clinging to a dream. The story of Sinatra as never told before and Ava Gardner, the woman who saved him, by breaking him. Based on true stories.Before he was chairman of the board. He was just a man, desperate for a woman, clinging to a dream. The story of Sinatra as never told before and Ava Gardner, the woman who saved him, by breaking him. Based on true stories.
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
161
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Oblowitz
  • Writers
    • Willard Manus
    • Rico Simonini(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Rico Simonini
    • Emily Elicia Low
    • Harry Dean Stanton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Oblowitz
  • Writers
    • Willard Manus
    • Rico Simonini(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Rico Simonini
    • Emily Elicia Low
    • Harry Dean Stanton
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    • 17User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations

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    Rico Simonini
    Rico Simonini
    • Frankas Frank
    Emily Elicia Low
    • Avaas Ava
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Sheriff Lloydas Sheriff Lloyd
    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Harry Cohnas Harry Cohn
    Lukas Haas
    Lukas Haas
    • Officer Josenhansas Officer Josenhans
    Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman
    • Mannie Sacksas Mannie Sacks
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    • Jack Kelleras Jack Keller
    Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond
    • Bettyas Betty
    Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick
    • Lady Singing the Bluesas Lady Singing the Blues
    Terry Moore
    Terry Moore
    • Selfas Self
    Shirley Jones
    Shirley Jones
    • Selfas Self
    Eliza Roberts
    Eliza Roberts
    • Sheilahas Sheilah
    Ed O'Ross
    Ed O'Ross
    • Sgt. Haneyas Sgt. Haney
    Tony Denison
    Tony Denison
    • Adleras Adler
    Robert Costanzo
    Robert Costanzo
    • Willieas Willie
    Logan Sparks
    Logan Sparks
    • George Evansas George Evans
    Michael Woods
    Michael Woods
    • Joe Nelisas Joe Nelis
    Robert Miano
    Robert Miano
    • Hank Sanicolaas Hank Sanicola
    • Director
      • Michael Oblowitz
    • Writers
      • Willard Manus
      • Rico Simonini(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The last on screen feature film appearance by legendary actor Harry Dean Stanton.
    • Goofs
      When the sheriff is called about Frank and Ava getting arrested, he gets dressed in front of a 50-star flag, which did not exist for at least 10 years.

    User reviews17

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    1/10
    Painful
    I expected more considering there was some capable talent in the cast. This was just too difficult to watch. Performances were not convincing in the least and the script was expository. I couldn't get past the first half hour.
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    • debbie_florio
    • Dec 1, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • web site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Frank & Ava
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • 8th House Entertainment
      • All Edge Entertainment
      • AllEdge Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,829
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,080
      • Dec 9, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,829
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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