The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)

Synopsis: This powerful drama, which broached the subject of drug addiction in a stark and realistic manner, may be mild by today's standards, but was a groundbreaking and edgy film in its day. The legendary... This powerful drama, which broached the subject of drug addiction in a stark and realistic manner, may be mild by today's standards, but was a groundbreaking and edgy film in its day. The legendary Frank Sinatra plays addict, Frankie Machine, with Eleanor Parker playing his disabled wife. Based on the novel by Nelson Algren. MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM received three Academy Award Nominations, including Best Actor for Frank Sinatra. [More]

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak, Darren McGavin

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak, Darren McGavin, Robert Strauss, Arnold Stang, George Mathews, John Conte

Director: Otto Preminger

Director: Otto Preminger
Story: Nelson Algren
Producer: Otto Preminger
Screenwriter: Walter Newman
Composer: Elmer Bernstein

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