Guys and Dolls

1955

Guys and Dolls

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Movie Info

When Sky Masterson is challenged to take a missionary to Havana, he finds himself falling in love. But will she return his love when she realizes the trip was a ploy?

Cast

Marlon Brando
as Sky Masterson
Frank Sinatra
as Nathan Detroit
Jean Simmons
as Sarah Brown
Vivian Blaine
as Miss Adelaide
Robert Keith
as Lt. Brannigan
Stubby Kaye
as Nicely Nicely Johnson
Regis Toomey
as Arvide
B.S. Pully
as Big Jule
Johnny Silver
as Benny Southstreet
Sheldon Leonard
as Harry the Horse
Kathryn Givney
as Gen. Cartwright
Veda Ann Borg
as Laverne
Danny Dayton
as Rusty Charlie
George E. Stone
as Society Max
Mary Alan Hokanson
as Agatha
Joe McTurk
as Angie the Ox
Kay E. Kuter
as Calvin
Stapleton Kent
as Mission Member
Renee Renor
as Cuban Singer
John Indrisano
as Liverlips Louis
Earle Hodgins
as Pitchman
Earl Hodgins
as Pitchman
Harry Tyler
as Max, Waiter at Mindy's
The Goldwyn Girls
Matt Murphy
as The Champ
Julian Rivero
as Havana Waiter
Larri Thomas
as Goldwyn Girls of 1955
Jann Darlyn
as Goldwyn Girls of 1955
June Kirby
as Goldwyn Girls of 1955
Madelyn Darrow
as Goldwyn Girls of 1955
Franklin Farnum
as Spectator at Song and Dance Number
Barbara Brent
as Goldwyn Girls of 1955
Harry Wilson
as Singing Man in Barber Shop
Sam Harris
as Spectator at Hot Box Club
Lynn Bernay
Franklyn Farnum
as Spectator at Hot Box Club
Frank Richards
as Man with Packages
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Critic Reviews for Guys and Dolls

All Critics (31) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (28) | Rotten (3)

  • The showtunes are weapons-grade: especially Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat, which never fails to get any audience on its feet. A must.

    Dec 25, 2014 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…

    Peter Bradshaw

    Guardian
    Top Critic

  • Brando the singing actor and Sinatra the acting singer make a remarkable pair as sharp-suited gangsters and gamblers, along with their "dolls", Vivian Blaine and the English actress Jean Simmons.

    Dec 19, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Kate Muir

    Times (UK)
    Top Critic

  • Brando and Sinatra are on top form, but it's Simmons who steals the show.

    Dec 19, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Adam Woodward

    Little White Lies
    Top Critic

  • Ultimate odd couple Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra play charismatic cats in hats and spats on the mean (but very clean) streets of New York.

    Dec 15, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Tom Huddleston

    Time Out
    Top Critic

  • Conceivably the best picture Sam Goldwyn ever produced.

    Apr 30, 2012 | Full Review…

    Jonathan Rosenbaum

    Chicago Reader
    Top Critic

  • Guys and Dolls is a bangup filmusical in the topdrawer Goldwyn manner.

    Feb 4, 2009 | Full Review…

    Variety Staff

    Variety
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Guys and Dolls

  • Oct 20, 2013
    Great performances, suave vocals from Sinatra, and irresistible Marlon Brando charm. What more could you ask for? Guys and Dolls is truly a classic.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
  • Jan 28, 2011
    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 Brando shows us a completely new side to himself. Sure, his singing may have been cut and pasted from multiple takes, but cinema is all abut creating illusions. The film may be gentle and obvious, but none can deny the sheer excellence of routines, such as the sewer craps game. Making good use of color, movement, humor, and songs, this is a classically addictive film.
    Luke B Super Reviewer
  • Sep 05, 2010
    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.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Nov 19, 2009
    A bland musical that has very little personality or originality. Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra were entertaining, but served very little importance. The film has no depth or meaning, resulting in a forgettable experience.
    Conner R Super Reviewer
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