F as in Fairbanks (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1976, F as in Fairbanks is a drama film directed by Maurice Dugowson, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. André Fragman, nicknamed "Fairbanks" after his childhood idol by his film projectionist father, returns home from military service. He meets and falls in love with Marie, an aspiring actress who is rehearsing for a stage production of 'Alice in Wonderland'. All his attempts to find a job and a way out end up in failure, his friends Étienne and Jean-Pierre are powerless to help him, and the dreamy yet desperate hero loses his mind.
Who’s in it. F as in Fairbanks stars Patrick Dewaere as André, Miou-Miou as Marie, Michel Piccoli as Etienne and John Berry as Fragman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, F as in Fairbanks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch F as in Fairbanks page.
If you liked it. Fans of F as in Fairbanks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch F as in Fairbanks (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for F as in Fairbanks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is F as in Fairbanks worth watching?
- F as in Fairbanks holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in F as in Fairbanks?
- F as in Fairbanks stars Patrick Dewaere, Miou-Miou, Michel Piccoli, John Berry and Jean-Michel Folon.
- When was F as in Fairbanks released?
- F as in Fairbanks was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.