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The Man With The Golden Arm

1955, Movie, NR, 119 mins

The Man With The Golden Arm: Review

Director Otto Preminger once again defied the censors with this pioneering look at drug addiction. Based on the novel by Nelson Algren, the film features a stylish rendering of the post-war hipster milieu, complete wtih a crisp jazz soundtrack and a remarkable performance from Frank Sinatra. He stars as Frankie Machine, a recovering junkie who's trying to stay clean. With Kim Novak, Eleanor Parker and Darren McGavin. Read the complete review for The Man With The Golden Arm

The Man With The Golden Arm: Cast & Details

Year: 1955
Rated NR

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Cast
Frank Sinatra: Frankie Machine
Kim Novak: Molly
Eleanor Parker: Zosch Machine
Arnold Stang: Sparrow
Darren McGavin: Louie
Robert Strauss: Schwiefka

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The Man With The Golden Arm: TV Guide News

I'm a health teacher and am ... | Movie News | 3/9/2006
Question: I'm a health teacher and am looking for some good movies about drug addiction or abuse. Do you have any suggestions?Answer: You don't say how old your students are, so I feel I should warn you that all these movies contain material that many people would consider unsuitable for younger teenagers. But frankly, the drug life is full of material that's unsuitable for younger teenagers, so that just goes with the territory. Please also be aware that this isn't a definitive list, but these are films that have stuck with me. These titles deal vividly with life as an addict: The Man With the Golden Arm (1955). It's old-fashioned, but it was a pioneering look at heroin addiction. Drugstore Cowboy (1989) Jesus' Son (2000) Requiem for a Dream (2000) The Panic in Needle Park (1971) Trainspotting (1996) The read more
MCGAVIN MOURNED | Today's News: Our Take | 2/27/2006
Darren McGavin, a prolific actor who starred in five TV series, including Mike Hammer and the cult fave Kolchak: The Night Stalker, died Saturday of natural causes. He was 83. McGavin's many other memorable turns include the feature films A Christmas Story, The Man with the Golden Arm and The Natural, plus the TV bio Ike, in which he portrayed George Patton. read more