The Man with the Golden Arm (1955): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Man with the Golden Arm
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1955
Duration: 119 min
Cast: Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak, Arnold Stang, Darren McGavin

What The Man with the Golden Arm Is About

A drummer out of prison tries to stay clean and make a living from music, while his old circle and his old addiction refuse to let him go. Otto Preminger made it in direct breach of the production rules that kept addiction off screen, and had trouble releasing it. Frank Sinatra's performance stands entirely apart from his singing career, and the withdrawal sequence is still hard to watch. Elmer Bernstein's jazz score sets the rhythm. The studio built streets are artificial, which suits how closed the character's world is.

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What is The Man with the Golden Arm about?

A drummer out of prison tries to stay clean and make a living from music, while his old circle and his old addiction refuse to let him go. Otto Preminger made it in direct breach of the production rules that kept addiction off screen, and had trouble releasing it.

Where can I watch The Man with the Golden Arm?

The Man with the Golden Arm is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Cultpix, FilmBox+. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Man with the Golden Arm?

The Man with the Golden Arm runs for 119 minutes (1h 59m).

When did The Man with the Golden Arm come out?

The Man with the Golden Arm was released in 1955.

Who directed The Man with the Golden Arm?

The Man with the Golden Arm was directed by Otto Preminger.

Who stars in The Man with the Golden Arm?

The Man with the Golden Arm stars Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak, Arnold Stang.

What is The Man with the Golden Arm's rating?

The Man with the Golden Arm holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.