Letters from Frank
Seen it?1979 | 100 min | Drama, TV Movie
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With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
When aging newspaper Editor Frank Miller is fired after decades of service and replaced by a computer, he cannot take this fate quietly. Frank becomes enraged and starts writing letters to his son, Richard, expressing his fury.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edward Parone
- Art CarneyFrank Miller
- Maureen StapletonBetty Miller
- Mike FarrellRichard Miller
- Gail StricklandMarlene
- Mary JacksonEdna Miller
- Jenny O'HaraPatty Miller
- Lew AyresDan Miller
- Margaret HamiltonGrandma Miller
- Michael GoodwinMr. Carstairs
- Michael J. FoxRicky