Frank & Ava
Frank & Ava is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Michael Oblowitz and starring Rico Simonini as Frank Sinatra and Emily Elicia Low as Ava Gardner. It is based on the play of the same name by Willard Manus.[2] This marked the final film appearances of Harry Dean Stanton and Katherine Helmond before their deaths in 2017 and 2019 respectively.
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| Directed by | Michael Oblowitz |
| Screenplay by | Willard Manus Rico Simonini |
| Based on | Frank & Ava by Willard Manus |
| Produced by | Douglas Kaplan |
| Starring | Rico Simonini Emily Elicia Low |
| Cinematography | Michael Oblowitz Daniele Poli |
| Edited by | Christopher Cibelli Cody Miller |
| Music by | Misha Segal |
Production companies | 8th House Entertainment All Edge Entertainment |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Rico Simonini as Frank Sinatra
- Emily Elicia Low as Ava Gardner
- Eric Roberts as Harry Cohn
- Jonathan Silverman as Mannie Sacks
- Harry Dean Stanton as Sheriff Lloyd
- Lukas Haas as Officer Josenhans
- Joanne Baron as Hedda Hopper
- Richard Portnow as Walter Winchell
- Joanna Sanchez as Louella Parsons
- Katherine Helmond as Betty Burns
Reception
Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a negative review and wrote "Bargain-basement treatment of Hollywood royalty."[3]
References
- "Los Angeles Premiere of "Frank and Ava" – Annica Liljeblad". 7 December 2018. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- Paine, Herbert (3 March 2018). "BWW Review: FRANK & AVA ~ An Affair To Remember". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- Farber, Stephen (6 December 2018). "'Frank & Ava': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
External links
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