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Career

1959 · 105 min · Director: Joseph Anthony

Career (1959) is a drama, directed by Joseph Anthony. It stars Dean Martin and Anthony Franciosa. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What Career Is About

Sam is a young actor who wants to be a star on Broadway and is prepared to give up his family and take any menial work to get there. Maury is climbing the same ladder, trying to become a director. When Maury’s break comes, Sam asks for a part in his show and does not get it, so he takes Maury’s girlfriend away and marries her. He then makes his agreement to a divorce conditional on being given the lead in Maury’s next production. The film starts out looking like a success story and turns into one that counts the cost item by item. Anthony Franciosa, Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine appear in Joseph Anthony’s hundred and five minute film, completed in 1959.

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What is Career about?

Sam is a young actor who wants to be a star on Broadway and is prepared to give up his family and take any menial work to get there. Maury is climbing the same ladder, trying to become a director.

Where can I watch Career?

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How long is Career?

Career runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).

When did Career come out?

Career was released in 1959.

Who directed Career?

Career was directed by Joseph Anthony.

Who stars in Career?

Career stars Dean Martin, Anthony Franciosa, Shirley MacLaine, Carolyn Jones.

What is Career's rating?

Career holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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