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The Best Frank Pierson Movies, Ranked

12 credits from 1970 to 2006, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is A Star Is Born (1976) with $80M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.

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The Best Frank Pierson Movies: Questions & Answers

The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Frank Pierson films, answered from the rankings on this page.

What is the highest-grossing Frank Pierson movie?

A Star Is Born (1976) made the most at the box office, with $80M worldwide, followed by King of the Gypsies (1978) with $7.33M. Together, Frank Pierson's films with box office figures have made $87.3M.

Which Frank Pierson movie won the most awards?

A Star Is Born (1976) is the most decorated Frank Pierson film, with 5 wins from 11 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.

What is the best Frank Pierson drama movie?

A Star Is Born (1976) is the best-rated of Frank Pierson's drama films.

What is the newest Frank Pierson movie?

The newest film on Frank Pierson's filmography is The Making of ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ (2006), with Frank Pierson as Self.

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