Frank Sinatra, Mitzi Gaynor, Beverly Garland
Frank Sinatra plays Joe E. Lewis, a famous comedian of the 1930s-50s. When the movie opens, Lewis is a young, talented singer who performs in speakeasies. When he bolts one job for another, the mob bo...( read more
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one of the best biopics i have ever seen. honest and authentic, its always great to see sinatra do serious acting and he was superb in the lead. the acting was great all around and the first act was 5 star quality. a great film.
Now don't laugh, okay? I believe Frank Sinatra is way underrated as an actor. I'm not talking about his singing here. I'm talking about pure acting talent. The more I see of him -- this is the first time I've seen this particular movie -- the more I'm impressed by his range. ...( read more)
This movie could have been so much more better. Oh well, Frank Sinatra tried.
it's hard to see Sinatra playing another person in a biopic, but he makes a good drunk and gambler, which isn't too far from HIS true self. a sad story of a tragic comedian who makes bad decisions throughout his life.
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