The Man with the Golden Arm

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.

Tagline

“An 'untouchable' theme… an unusual motion picture!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Crime

Director

Otto Preminger

Original Language

EN

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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