The Man with the Golden Arm (1955): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Man with the Golden Arm is a 1955 romantic drama directed by Otto Preminger, starring Frank Sinatra, Arnold Stang and Darren McGavin. It is partly based on The Man with the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $4,652 worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man with the Golden Arm About?
The premise of The Man with the Golden Arm without spoilers, adapted from The Man with the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Frankie Machine, a jazz pianist struggling with drug addiction, dreams of escaping his life of crime and pursuing a career as a musician. His hopes are challenged when his past catches up with him, involving him in a series of dangerous situations orchestrated by a ruthless gangster. To protect himself and those he cares about, Frankie must confront his demons and find a way to overcome his addiction while navigating a world of temptation and violence.
The Man with the Golden Arm Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- drug withdrawal
- card dealer
- chicago illinois
- national film registry
- junkie
- jazz music
- addiction
- drums
- heroin
- drummer
- dysfunctional marriage
- nightclub
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- jealousy
- old flame
- suicide
- drugs
- invalid
- musician
- drug dealer
- wheelchair
- cold turkey
- itch
- fever
- scam
- hope
- dream
- cheating at a game
- dog
- rehabilitation
- circular staircase
- sleeplessness
- homosexual subtext
- hypodermic needle
- gambling
- claustrophobia
- card playing
- arrest
- nightclub cashier
- stripper
- shooting
- regret
- neighbor
- drunk driving
- jail
- poker
- guilt
- jazz score
- bar
- injection
- beer
The Man with the Golden Arm Cast
Frank Sinatra leads the cast, with Arnold Stang and Darren McGavin. Directed by Otto Preminger; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Otto Preminger
Also Starring in The Man with the Golden Arm
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The Man with the Golden Arm Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Man with the Golden Arm 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 71% User score
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The Man with the Golden Arm Plot Summary
What happens in The Man with the Golden Arm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the late 1940s, we meet Frankie Majcinek, known as Frankie Machine (Frank Sinatra), as he returns to the vibrant South Side of Chicago, a neighborhood predominantly populated by Polish Americans, after completing a six-month stint in a federal narcotics hospital. The locals at Antek’s Tug `n’ Maul Tavern, his beloved bar, are delighted to see him again, especially his loyal friend, the “lost dog finder,” Sparrow (Arnold Stang). However, when Nifty Louie Fomorowski (Darren McGavin), his former drug supplier, offers him a free fix, Frankie stands firm in his commitment to sobriety, declaring to Sparrow that he has definitively kicked drugs and now dreams of becoming a drummer for a big-name band.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man with the Golden Arm, scene by scene
The Man with the Golden Arm Box Office
The Man with the Golden Arm grossed $4,652 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.7K
- International
- $4.7K
The Man with the Golden Arm Awards & Nominations
The Man with the Golden Arm was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 5 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1956.
5 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1957 2 nominations- Nominated Best Film
- Nominated Best Foreign Actor – Frank Sinatra
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Oscars 1956 3 nominations- Nominated Actor – Frank Sinatra
- Nominated Art Direction (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
The Man with the Golden Arm Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Katt Shea on THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM
How Well Do You Know The Man with the Golden Arm?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Frankie Majcinek's alias in the film?
Cars in The Man with the Golden Arm
13 cars on screen, including the 1941 Dodge Panel and the Flxible Clipper.
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1955 Ford Mainline Minor role -
1952 Plymouth Cambridge Minor role
The Man with the Golden Arm Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “El hombre del brazo de oro” and “O Homem do Braço de Ouro”.
- Also known as
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- El hombre del brazo de oro
- O Homem do Braço de Ouro
- Kultainen käsivarsi
- Der Mann mit dem goldenen Arm
- L'uomo dal braccio d'oro
- L'Homme au bras d'or
- האיש בעל יד הזהב
- Az aranykezű férfi
- Человек с золотой рукой
- Мъжът със златната ръка
- Altın Kollu Adam
- Mannen med den gyllene armen
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- 金臂人
- 황금팔을 가진 사나이
- 黄金の腕
- L’home del braç d’or
- Złotoręki
- Manden med den gyldne arm
- Ο άνθρωπος με το χρυσό χέρι
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The Man with the Golden Arm FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Man with the Golden Arm, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man with the Golden Arm?
The Man with the Golden Arm runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Man with the Golden Arm released?
The Man with the Golden Arm was released on December 15, 1955.
Who directed The Man with the Golden Arm?
The Man with the Golden Arm was directed by Otto Preminger.
More films by Otto Preminger Who is in the cast of The Man with the Golden Arm?
The Man with the Golden Arm stars Frank Sinatra, Arnold Stang and Darren McGavin, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Man with the Golden Arm make at the box office?
The Man with the Golden Arm grossed $4,652 worldwide.
How is The Man with the Golden Arm rated?
The Man with the Golden Arm has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Is The Man with the Golden Arm based on a book?
Yes. The Man with the Golden Arm is partly adapted from The Man with the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren.
Was The Man with the Golden Arm nominated for any awards?
The Man with the Golden Arm received 5 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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