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The Oscar (1966)

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Runtime: 1 hr 59 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: This fictional melodrama tells the story of Frank Fane, an unscrupulous actor who abuses everyone in his personal and professional life in order to gain fame and fortune. He succeeds, to a degree;... [More]

Starring: Stephen Boyd, Elke Sommer, Ernest Borgnine, Milton Berle

Director: Russell Rouse

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Feb 17, 1993

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This is the story of a vicious, bitter, firstclass heel who rises to stardom on the blood of those close to him. Without a single redeeming quality, part played by Stephen Boyd is unsympathetic virtually from opening shots.

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12/20/07

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A piece of expensive claptrap, loaded with harrowing clich�s.

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