Frank and Cindy

Jun 16, 2015

1h 42m

★ 5.7

Overview

G.J. Echternkamp tells the story of his relationship with his parents, his mother Cindy and his step-father, Frank. Frank used to be a member of OXO, a band from the '80s whose one hit wonder scored with the song "Whirly Girl". Cindy was the ultimate groupie who married Frank and thought life would be glamorous and award shows, but it's not how it turned out.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Lleju Productions

The Group Films

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Cast

Cindy Brown

Rene Russo

Frank Garcia

Oliver Platt

GJ Echternkamp

Johnny Simmons

Kate

Jane Levy

Gilbert

Marc Maron

Ron Myles

Lizzie

Jessica Garrison

Melissa

Fabianne Therese

Claire

Claire Titelman

Billy Smeer

Nicholas Loiacano

Drunk Man at Bar

Joseph Oliveira

Superfan Matt

Matthew Tilley

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