The Man with the Golden Arm

AN 'UNTOUCHABLE' THEME… AN UNUSUAL MOTION PICTURE!

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.

Director: Otto Preminger
Cast: Frank Sinatra , Eleanor Parker , Kim Novak , Arnold Stang , Darren McGavin , Robert Strauss , John Conte , Doro Merande , George E. Stone , George Mathews

Genres: Drama , Crime

Release date: 1955-12-26

Rating: 7.1

Runtime: 119minutes

Budget: 1M

Revenue: 4M

Production Companies: Carlyle Productions

Reviews:

  • Emir McLean
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Jackson Butler
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Richard Velez
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Ephraim Wells
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Milana Vaughn
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5