Frances Sternhagen

Frances Sternhagen

January 13, 1930 · 96 years old

Frances Hussey Sternhagen (January 13, 1930 – November 27, 2023) was an American actress. Sternhagen appeared on and off Broadway, in movies, and on TV beginning in the 1950s, won a Tony, and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.

Known For

12 titles
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The Mist

The Mist

2007 · 2h 6m · Movie

After a massive thunderstorm, an eerie, unwavering fog descends upon a Maine community. Locals seek refuge in a grocery store from the monstrous creatures now roaming the countryside killing everyone they encounter.

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Misery

Misery

1990 · 1h 47m · Movie

After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.

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Doc Hollywood

Doc Hollywood

1991 · 1h 44m · Movie

A young doctor on his way across the country to a job interview crashes his car in a small town and is sentenced to work for several days at the town hospital.

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Outland

Outland

1981 · 1h 49m · Movie

A federal marshal newly stationed at a mining colony on the Jupiter moon of Io notices a series of unusual deaths. Against the advice of everyone, he digs deeper to find the cause, and finds himself marked for death.

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Dolphin Tale

Dolphin Tale

2011 · 1h 53m · Movie

A boy finds a dolphin that was injured in a trap. They become friends, but the dolphin needs to have its tail amputated to survive. With the help of a biologist and a prosthetics specialist, the boy tries to save the animal.

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Raising Cain

Raising Cain

1992 · 1h 32m · Movie

The oncologist wife of a prominent child psychologist suspects her husband has an unhealthy scientific obsession with their child, unaware of what - or who - is really going on inside his head.

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And So It Goes

And So It Goes

2014 · 1h 34m · Movie

A self-absorbed realtor enlists the help of his neighbor when he's suddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed until his estranged son drops her off at his home.

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Bright Lights, Big City

Bright Lights, Big City

1988 · 1h 47m · Movie

A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out bad memories and personal tragedy.

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Fedora

Fedora

1978 · 1h 54m · Movie

Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement only to discover the horrible truth behind her success.

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Starting Over

Starting Over

1979 · 1h 45m · Movie

A divorced man falls in love, but somehow he can't get over his ex-wife. This affects his love life in comic ways. Based on Dan Wakefield's novel.

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Up the Down Staircase

Up the Down Staircase

1967 · 2h 4m · Movie

The experiences of a young female English teacher in an inner-city New York high school.

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Resting Place

Resting Place

1986 · 1h 40m · Movie

The mysterious death of an army officer comes under investigation by Major Kendall Laird as the young soldier's parents seek an honorable burial place, out of respect for their son. The parents are assisted by their neighbor, Mrs....

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