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The Benefactor

4.4

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Original title

The Benefactoraka

AKA

Franny

Year

2015

Running time

90 min.

Country

United States

Director

Andrew Renzi

Screenwriter

Andrew Renzi

Cast

Music

Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans

Cinematography

Joe Anderson

Producer

Big Shoes Media, Audax Films, Magnolia Entertainment, Soaring Flight Productions, TideRock Media, Treehouse Pictures

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Richard Gere delivers a bravura performance as the title character, a rich eccentric man who worms his way into the lives of a deceased friend’s young daughter (Dakota Fanning) and her new husband (Theo James). Writer-director Andrew Renzi’s narrative feature debut Franny is a warm and winsome story that explores the pangs of the past and reflects on what it is to be family.

Renzi displays the nuances of a seasoned storyteller, constructing an emotional labyrinth around an endearing and enduring Shakespearian character. Franny is a remarkable drama enlivened by incredible performances delivered by a versatile cast, bringing to life Renzi’s powerful cinematic vision.

Awards: 2015: Tribeca Film Festival: nominated to Best Narrative Feature (Best Film).

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The Benefactor

2015

Andrew Renzi

4.4

(686)