The George Raft Story (1961)
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This is an interesting biography of the actor known for his gangster roles in films, and though Ray Danton plays the part of George Raft without looking like him in the least, he is still convincing in his mannerisms. Without getting into any in-depth plumbing of the actor's life, the story… More This is an interesting biography of the actor known for his gangster roles in films, and though Ray Danton plays the part of George Raft without looking like him in the least, he is still convincing in his mannerisms. Without getting into any in-depth plumbing of the actor's life, the story begins with the young Raft making his way in New York as a dancer and rubbing shoulders with underworld figures. Then he goes to Hollywood where he eventually finds fame in the film Scarface and gets typecast as a gangster. Tiring of this persona but unable to do very much about it, Raft's career starts to decline for quite a awhile before his success in Some Like It Hot. Along the way, his relationships with five different women are pictured in the briefest fashion. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Joseph M. Newman
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Nov 22, 1961 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Bros
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Delightful biopic is full of zippy dance numbers, with lively look at life of actor-dancer.
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Cast
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Ray Danton
as George Raft
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Jayne Mansfield
as Lisa Lang
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Julie London
as Sheila Patton
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Barrie Chase
as June
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Neville Brand
as Al Capone
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Barbara Nichols
as Texas Guinan
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Frank Gorshin
as Moxie Cusack
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Margo Moore
as Ruth Harris
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Brad Dexter
as Benny Siegel
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Robert Strauss
as Frenchie
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Herschel Bernardi
as Sam
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Argentina Brunetti
as Mrs. Raft
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Tony Reese
as M.C. Team
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Pepper Davis
as M. C. (Team)
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Jack Lambert
as Jerry Fitzpatrick
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Cecile Rogers
as Charleston Dancer
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Tol Avery
as Mizner
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Robert H. Harris
as Harvey
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Jack Albertson
as Milton
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John Bleifer
as Mr. Raft
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Joe De Santis
as Frankie Donatella
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Murvyn Vye
as Johnny
