The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)
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.
Cast
- Frank Sinatra - Frankie Machine
- Eleanor Parker - Zosch Machine
- Kim Novak - Molly
- Arnold Stang - Sparrow
- Darren McGavin - Louie
- Robert Strauss - Schwiefka
- John Conte - Drunky
- Doro Merande - Vi
- George E. Stone - Sam Markette
- George Mathews - Williams
Screenplay
- Walter Newman (Screenplay)
- Lewis Meltzer (Screenplay)
- Nelson Algren (Novel)
Themes
Existential Dread and Questioning, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, drug dealer, underground world, jazz, poker, sense of guilt, gambling, insanity, junkie, ex-lover, suspicion of murder, rehabilitation, wheelchair, cold turkey, drums
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man with the Golden Arm about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Man with the Golden Arm?
- The Man with the Golden Arm was directed by Otto Preminger.
- Who stars in The Man with the Golden Arm?
- The Man with the Golden Arm stars Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak, Arnold Stang, Darren McGavin, Robert Strauss.
- How long is The Man with the Golden Arm?
- The Man with the Golden Arm has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is The Man with the Golden Arm?
- The Man with the Golden Arm is a Drama, Crime film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Man with the Golden Arm?
- The Man with the Golden Arm has a Filmori rating of 1.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Man with the Golden Arm?
- The Man with the Golden Arm had a budget of $1M.
- How much did The Man with the Golden Arm gross?
- The Man with the Golden Arm grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was The Man with the Golden Arm produced?
- The Man with the Golden Arm was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Man with the Golden Arm?
- The themes of The Man with the Golden Arm include: Existential Dread and Questioning, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement, Prison Riot and Anarchy.