The Man with the Golden Arm
“An 'untouchable' theme… an unusual motion picture!”
7.1
Rating
(240 votes)
1h 59m
Runtime
1955
Released
2
Popularity
Overview
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
The Man with the Golden Arm
Release Date
1955-12-26
Languages
English
Budget
USD 1,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,350,000
Profit
USD 3,350,000
Directors
Writers
Walter NewmanScreenplay
Lewis MeltzerScreenplay
