The Benefactor
2015·United States·90 min.
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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.
DirectorAndrew Renzi
ScreenwriterAndrew Renzi
CinematographyJoe Anderson
CastRichard Gere·Dakota Fanning·Theo James·Clarke Peters·Erica Lynne Marszalek·Ashley James·Brian Anthony Wilson·Andrea Havens·Lyssa Roberts·Dennisha Pratt·Shawn Gonzalez·Heather Soellner·Roy James Wilson·Lavonne Nichols·Dylan Baker·Cheryl Hines·Jeffrey CousarShow all
Original titleThe Benefactor
Also known asFranny