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DVD ~ Frank Sinatra
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  • Actors: Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak, Arnold Stang, Darren McGavin
  • Directors: Otto Preminger
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Pickwick
  • DVD Release Date: 11 Aug 2003
  • Run Time: 119 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000CAPX4
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 26,492 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Professional poker dealer Frankie Machine (Frank Sinatra) returns to Chicago after a spell in prison for possession of heroin, determined to be a reformed character and make it as a jazz drummer. The odds are stacked against him, however, for with a neurotic and invalid wife and the presence of his old drug pushing friends it is not long before he gives in to temptation and is back on drugs. Based on Nelson Agren s novel, this adaptation was considered ground-breaking at the time of its original release in 1955, not least because drugs were a subject matter that Hollywood had previously steered well clear of. Sinatra s preparation for the role was thorough, visiting drug rehabilitation clinics, and he gives one of his best performances. Combine this with Elmer Bernstein s excellent jazz score and Preminger s superb direction and the result is one of the most important releases in American cinematic history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable performance by Sinatra, 1 Oct 2005
By Kona (Emerald City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Man With The Golden Arm [DVD] [1955] (DVD)
"The Man with the Golden Arm" is Frankie Machine (Frank Sinatra), just out of jail and back home in skid row. He beat his heroin habit while in jail and vows to get a good job and stay clean. He returns to his clingy wife (Eleanor Parker), although he still carries a torch for his old girlfriend (Kim Novak). Lack of money and hope soon send Frankie back to dealing cards for the neighbourhood boss (Darren McGavin) and to his old drug habit.

This was the first major film to deal with the subject of addiction and was considered rather shocking in 1955. Compared to current films it is quite sanitized - the word "heroin" is never mentioned, Frankie beats his addiction in just a few hours, and street scenes are obviously filmed in a studio. But this is a terrific movie, thanks to the touching performance of Frank Sinatra; he is simply wonderful in the role and earned an Oscar nomination. The lovely Kim Novak is also memorable, giving her floozy character real depth with a heart and soul. This is a must-see for Sinatra fans; he gives one of his best screen performances.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A very poor quality copy, 29 Aug 2008
By A. I. Newell (UK) - See all my reviews
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I agree with the other reviewers as to the artistic merits of the film.
However this is an unacceptably poor quality DVD (I have had a similar bad experiences with another "Elstree Hill" product)- worse than my off-air VHS copy - do not buy it! It is a disgrace to Amazon!
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars broken spirits, wasted lives, 5 Nov 2004
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Man With The Golden Arm [DVD] [1955] (DVD)
Viewing this film is like lifting a rock to see what has been existing under its dark weight, and from the stylish Saul Bass titles and jazzy Elmer Bernstein score, it is a riveting film, with a brilliant, intense Sinatra performance.
As an ex-con trying to beat a heroin addiction, "Frankie" (Sinatra) slips back into his old habits and friends upon release from prison, and is chained to a guilt-based relationship with Eleanor Parker, who is excellent as "Zosch", a woman who manipulates from her wheelchair, blaming "Frankie" for her fate, and resenting his friendship with "Molly", beautifully played by the gorgeous Kim Novak, who exudes vulnerability and a soft, sweet soul.

Well written from the Nelson Algren novel, and visually interesting with superb b&w cinematography by Sam Leavitt, the details of the costuming are also worth noting...I love Molly's old threadbare chenille bathrobe...and like much of the clothes in the film, looking like it was bought in a thrift shop.
I don't find this 1955 film dated at all; its themes and "types" are timeless and occur in every class and level of society, and the characters can be found in the Bowery or Beverly Hills.
The film was nominated in three Oscar categories: Best Actor (losing to Ernest Borgnine in another gritty film, "Marty"), Best Art Direction/Set Decoration ("The Rose Tattoo"), and Best Score (losing to the romantic "Love is a Many Splendored Thing").
Total running time is 119 minutes, and this film has been released under many labels in many grades, including some "cheapies" that are less than perfect in clarity and audio, but present a good value for the price.

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