The Man with the Golden Arm 1955

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

• Frank Sinatra Frankie Machine
• Eleanor Parker Zosh 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

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