The Man with the Golden Arm
The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)
“An 'untouchable' theme… an unusual motion picture!”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
as Frankie Machine
Eleanor Parker
Eleanor Parker
as Zosh Machine
Kim Novak
Kim Novak
as Molly
Arnold Stang
Arnold Stang
as Sparrow
Darren McGavin
Darren McGavin
as Louie
Robert Strauss
Robert Strauss
as Schwiefka
John Conte
John Conte
as Drunky
Doro Merande
Doro Merande
as Vi
George E. Stone
George E. Stone
as Sam Markette
George Mathews
George Mathews
as Williams
Leonid Kinskey
Leonid Kinskey
as Dominiwski
Emile Meyer
Emile Meyer
as Detective BednarCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 119 min |
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