The Man with the Golden Arm
1955 · 1h 59m · Crime, Drama · United States of America · Rated 14A (CA)
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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.
Directed by
Otto PremingerBased on the novel by
Nelson Algren6.9Smart score
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