Frank and Cindy

June. 16,2015

Rating：

6.1

Genre：

Drama Comedy

Keywords：

Autobiographical One Hit Wonder

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Rene Russo as Cindy Brown

Oliver Platt as Frank Garcia

Johnny Simmons as GJ Echternkamp

Jane Levy as Kate

Marc Maron as Gilbert

Fabianne Therese as Melissa

Joseph Oliveira as Drunk Man at Bar

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