Fearless Frank
“The most incredible new comedy ever laughed at!”
Synopsis
A country boy arrives in Chicago, gets killed by some gangsters, and returns to life with superhuman powers in this satirical look at movie genres.
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Jon Voight
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Mike Pyle
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Kaufman
- Original Score
- Meyer Kupferman
- Original Title
- Fearless Frank
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Jericho Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Kaufman
Philip Kaufman
Meyer Kupferman
Wilmer Butler
Aram Boyajian, Luke Bennett
Philip Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Kaufman
Writer
Philip Kaufman
Director
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Aram Boyajian
Editor
Luke Bennett
Editor
Philip Kaufman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fearless Frank
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fearless Frank about?
A country boy arrives in Chicago, gets killed by some gangsters, and returns to life with superhuman powers in this satirical look at movie genres.
Who directed Fearless Frank?
Fearless Frank was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Who stars in Fearless Frank?
The principal cast of Fearless Frank includes Jon Voight, Monique van Vooren, Joan Darling, Severn Darden, Anthony Holland.
When was Fearless Frank released and how long is it?
Fearless Frank was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Fearless Frank?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fearless Frank was composed by Meyer Kupferman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fearless Frank?
Fearless Frank holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).