Frankie Starlight
“Sometimes the brightest star is the one that shines within.”
Synopsis
The quirky story of a young boy's adventures growing up with his stunningly beautiful mother and the two very different men who love her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 22, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronan O'Leary, Chet Raymo
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Frankie Starlight
- Country of Origin
- France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Fine Line Features, Canal+, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Ronan O'Leary, Chet Raymo
Elmer Bernstein
Paul Laufer
Ruth Foster
Noel Pearson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Director
Ronan O'Leary
Screenplay
Chet Raymo
Screenplay
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Paul Laufer
Director of Photography
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Noel Pearson
Producer
Ruth Foster
Editor
Frank Conway
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankie Starlight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frankie Starlight about?
The quirky story of a young boy's adventures growing up with his stunningly beautiful mother and the two very different men who love her.
Who directed Frankie Starlight?
Frankie Starlight was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
Who stars in Frankie Starlight?
The principal cast of Frankie Starlight includes Matt Dillon, Corban Walker, Gabriel Byrne, Anne Parillaud, Niall Tóibín.
When was Frankie Starlight released and how long is it?
Frankie Starlight was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Frankie Starlight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frankie Starlight was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is Frankie Starlight based on a book or true story?
Frankie Starlight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chet Raymo".