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72% Critic Match
The Man with the Golden Arm
“An 'untouchable' theme… an unusual motion picture!”
7.2 / 10• 1955• 1h 59m•NR• English
DramaCrime
Storyline
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 & Crew
Frank Sinatra
Frankie Machine
Lead
Eleanor Parker
Zosh Machine
Kim Novak
Molly
Arnold Stang
Sparrow
Darren McGavin
Louie
Robert Strauss
Schwiefka
John Conte
Drunky
Doro Merande
Vi
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Otto Preminger's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Man with the Golden Arm is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
