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1982

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This is the true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood, and her later downfall and ill health which were the result of blacklisting. An inspirational account of the life and career of a woman of courage. Read more

Starring	Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley, Kevin Costner
Director	Graeme Clifford
Genres	Drama

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Dirty Dancing remake in the works
- WENN Newsdesk
- 09 Aug 2011
Dirty Dancing is set for a big screen revamp - with the original movie's choreographer taking on the role of director. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey became household names after starring in the 1987 hit, which tells the story of dance instructor Johnny Castle and his unlikely partner Frances 'Baby' Houseman. The movie took in a staggering £131 million at the box office, and High School Musical choreographer Kenny Ortega - who worked on the original project - is hoping for the same... Read more
Cole's rep denies Dirty Dancing remake rumours
- WENN Newsdesk
- 17 Aug 2011
A representative for Cheryl Cole has dismissed reports linking the Girls Aloud star to the upcoming remake of Dirty Dancing. High School Musical choreographer Kenny Ortega, who worked on the original 1987 hit with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, is directing an updated version of the film. Several stars, including Selena Gomez, Cheryl Cole and Lea Michele, have been linked to the project, but Cole, who recently landed a cameo in Cameron Diaz's new movie What To Expect When You're Expecting,... Read more
Law, Winstone & Kingsley team up for Depp and Scorsese's Cabret
- 30 Jun 2010
The cream of Britain's actors have teamed up for a new Martin Scorsese film Johnny Depp is producing. Jude Law, Christopher Lee, Sir Ben Kingsley, Ray Winstone, and beloved thespians Frances de la Tour and Richard Griffiths have started work on the great director's live-action adventure Hugo Cabret in London. Funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen, who worked with Depp in Sweeney Todd, and teenage Kick-Ass star Chloe Moretz are also part of the cast for the movie adaptation of Brian Selznick's acclaimed... Read more