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The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)

An 'untouchable' theme… an unusual motion picture!

  • Dec 26, 1955
  • 1h 59m
  • NR

7.1/10

TMDB user score
266 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Man with the Golden Arm is a 1955 drama and crime film directed by Otto Preminger. Its leading cast includes Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker and Kim Novak. It runs for 1 hour 59 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 59 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 266 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Man with the Golden Arm, The · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Frank Sinatra Frankie Machine
  • Eleanor Parker Zosh Machine
  • Kim Novak Molly
  • Arnold Stang Sparrow
  • Darren McGavin Louie
  • Robert Strauss Schwiefka
  • John Conte Drunky
  • Doro Merande Vi
  • George E. Stone Sam Markette
  • George Mathews Williams
  • Leonid Kinskey Dominiwski
  • Emile Meyer Detective Bednar
  • Shorty Rogers Band Leader
  • Shelly Manne Drummer
  • Herschel Graham Club Safari Patron (uncredited)
  • Frank Mills Street Vagrant (uncredited)
  • Harry 'Snub' Pollard Street Vagrant (uncredited)
  • Jeffrey Sayre Club Safari Patron (uncredited)

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