Letters from Frank
“Frank Miller, 65. They told him he was finished and that's when he and his wife began fighting back...Because you can't retire a courageous man from life.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Art Carney
Frank Miller
Maureen Stapleton
Betty Miller
Mike Farrell
Richard Miller
Gail Strickland
Marlene
Mary Jackson
Edna Miller
Jenny O'Hara
Patty Miller
Lew Ayres
Dan Miller
Margaret Hamilton
Grandma Miller
Michael Goodwin
Mr. Carstairs
Michael J. Fox
Ricky
Larry Buck
Instructor
Margaret Martin
Millie
Nicholas Rice
Kennel Owner
Robert Stelmach
Car Salesman
Guy Bannerman
Mechanic
Blu Mankuma
Mover #1
Jonathon Pallone
Mover #2
Paul Rothery
Office Boy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Parone
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Grusin, Elinor Karpf, Stephen Karpf, George Thompson
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- Letters from Frank
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Parone
Larry Grusin, Elinor Karpf, Stephen Karpf, George Thompson
Ernest Gold
Roland "Ozzie" Smith
Scott C. Eyler
Ronald Shedlo, Gerald W. Abrams
Department Leadership Roster
Roland "Ozzie" Smith
Director of Photography
Edward Parone
Director
Larry Grusin
Writer
Elinor Karpf
Writer
Stephen Karpf
Writer
Ronald Shedlo
Producer
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Scott C. Eyler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letters from Frank
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letters from Frank about?
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.
Who directed Letters from Frank?
Letters from Frank was directed by Edward Parone.
Who stars in Letters from Frank?
The principal cast of Letters from Frank includes Art Carney, Maureen Stapleton, Mike Farrell, Gail Strickland, Mary Jackson.
When was Letters from Frank released and how long is it?
Letters from Frank was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Letters from Frank?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letters from Frank was composed by Ernest Gold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Letters from Frank?
Letters from Frank holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).