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Guys and Dolls (1955)

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Average Rating: 6.9/10
Reviews Counted: 16
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1955 Wide

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Movie Info

This 1955 film began life as two Runyon short stories, the most prominent of which was "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown." This material was fleshed out into a 2-act libretto by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, then set to music by Frank Loesser and directed by George S. Kaufman. Opening late in 1950, Guys and Dolls was one of Broadway's hottest tickets for several seasons. The plot involves a certain Broadway citizen by the name of Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra), who maintains the "Oldest Established

Unrated, 2 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Written By: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1955 Wide

On DVD: May 15, 2001

Cast

Marlon Brando
Sky Masterson
Jean Simmons
Sarah Brown
Frank Sinatra
Nathan Detroit
Vivian Blaine
Miss Adelaide
Robert Keith
Lt. Brannigan
Stubby Kaye
Nicely-Nicely Johnson
B.S. Pully
Big Jule
Johnny Silver
Benny Southstreet
Sheldon Leonard
Harry the Horse
Danny Dayton
Rusty Charlie
George E. Stone
Society Max
Regis Toomey
Arvide Abernathy
Kathryn Givney
General Cartwright
Veda Ann Borg
Laverne
Mary Alan Hokanson
Agatha
Joe McTurk
Angie the Ox
Kay E. Kuter
Calvin
Stapleton Kent
Mission Member
John Indrisano
Liverlips Louis
Earl Hodgins
Pitchman
Harry Tyler
Max Waiter at Mindy's
Franklin Farnum
Spectator at Song and D...
The Goldwyn Girls
Sam Harris
Spectator at Song and D...
Julian Rivero
Cuban Waiter
Larri Thomas
Goldwyn Girl
Harry Wilson
Man in Barber Shop
Lynn Bernay
Frank Richards
Man with Packages
Matt Murphy
The Champ

Critic Reviews for Guys and Dolls

All Critics (20) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (15) | Rotten (5) | DVD (14)

Though assigned to the wrong director (Mankiewicz), the musical movie still maintains some charm, largely due to the performances of Sinatra and Brando

April 12, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Classic Sinatra/Brando musical is a whole lot of fun.

December 24, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Too talky.

May 2, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Guys and Dolls isn't one of the best musicals on film, but it's still above-average. It's just not as big on the screen as it wants to be.

April 25, 2006 Comment

James Plath

Reel.com

It is chained to its stage musical origins and at times seems limited by its studio-bound sets and camera angles. Nevertheless, it is a joyful tale, about New York street gamblers who have a run-in with the Salvation Army, and the songs are terrific. Bran

October 14, 2004 Comment

Douglas Pratt

DVDLaser

Ya gotta love seeing the first glimpse of Don Corleone here. A fun screen adaptation if not musically sound.

November 27, 2002 Comment

Michael Drakulich

Star Newspapers (Chicago, IL)

Snappy musical about ne'er-do-well gamblers in Gotham is still an unbeatable hand.

November 7, 2002 Full Review Source: Netflix

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James Rocchi

Netflix

Miscast version of an overpraised show

July 30, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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The opening says it all. Or rather, shows it. A beautifully choreographed piece sets the tone of the film, the city, and the characters. As we follow a watch being stolen numerous times, it shows us the petty crime, and the fun and exuberant dances show us the whimsical nature. Sinatra is great as Nathan Detroit, and

January 28, 2011

Luke Baldock

Super Reviewer

If you don't think Brando has range, you need to see this movie. I love it, the songs are good, the actors are good, the story is interesting, and it's exciting and romantic too. I love it.

September 5, 2010

AJ Verser

Super Reviewer

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