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The Man with the Golden Arm

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Drummer Frankie Machine is out of detox and eager to get on with a big band career. He’s sure he’s kicked his habit. But the habit kicks back. Frank Sinatra gives an Academy Award-nominated portrayal that many call his best. Pioneering moviemaker Otto Preminger directs this groundbreaking film that defied taboos against on-screen depictions of drug abuse.

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Frank Sinatra
Frankie Machine
Kim Novak
Molly
Eleanor Parker
Zosh Machine

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Awards

  • 1956 - Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role - nominated
  • 1956 - Oscar - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White - nominated
  • 1956 - Oscar - Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture - nominated
  • 1955 - NYFCC Award - Best Actor - nominated

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