The Man with the Golden Arm
📖 Synopsis
When illegal card dealer and recovering heroin addict Frankie Machine gets out of prison, he decides to straighten up. Armed with nothing but an old drum set, Frankie tries to get honest work as a drummer. But when his former employer and his old drug dealer re-enter his life, Frankie finds it hard to stay clean and eventually finds himself succumbing to his old habits.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “An 'untouchable' theme… an unusual motion picture!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Frank SinatraFrankie Machine
Eleanor ParkerZosch Machine
Kim NovakMolly
Arnold StangSparrow
Darren McGavinLouie
Robert StraussSchwiefka
John ConteDrunky
Doro MerandeVi
George E. StoneSam Markette
George MathewsWilliams🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man with the Golden Arm about?
- When illegal card dealer and recovering heroin addict Frankie Machine gets out of prison, he decides to straighten up. Armed with nothing but an old drum set, Frankie tries to get honest work as a drummer. But when his former employer and his old drug dealer re-enter his life, Frankie finds it hard to stay clean and eventually finds himself succumbing to his old habits.
- Who directed The Man with the Golden Arm?
- The Man with the Golden Arm was directed by Otto Preminger.
- When was The Man with the Golden Arm released?
- The Man with the Golden Arm was released on December 26, 1955.
- How long is The Man with the Golden Arm?
- The Man with the Golden Arm has a runtime of 1h 59m.
- Where can I track The Man with the Golden Arm?
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