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Frank and Ava

2018-12-07 · 110 min · ★ 5.2

Drama · History

A destitute Frank Sinatra pursues sultry starlet Ava Gardner while campaigning for the lead in 'From Here to Eternity'.

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Directors
Michael Oblowitz
Production companies
8th House Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 18,829

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Rico SimoniniRico SimoniniFrank
Emily Elicia LowEmily Elicia LowAva
Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonSheriff Lloyd
Eric RobertsEric RobertsHarry Cohn
Lukas HaasLukas HaasOfficer Josenhans
Domenick LombardozziDomenick LombardozziJack Keller
Dionne WarwickDionne WarwickLady Singing the Blues
Katherine HelmondKatherine HelmondBetty
Eliza RobertsEliza RobertsSheilah
Tawny Amber YoungTawny Amber YoungDoti
Tony DenisonTony DenisonAdler
Joanne BaronJoanne BaronHedda
Logan SparksLogan SparksGeorge Evans
Michael WoodsMichael WoodsJoe Nelis
Robert MianoRobert MianoHank Sanicola
Richard PortnowRichard PortnowWalter Winchell
Terry MooreTerry MooreSelf
Shirley JonesShirley JonesSelf
Joanna SanchezJoanna SanchezLouella
John CapodiceJohn CapodiceLee

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