On December 12 1915 crooner and actor Frank Sinatra was born; known for his distinctive voice, he has also been in a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Frank Sinatra-enjoy!
1 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director: John Frankenheimer
Story of a former Korean War POW that is brainwashed into becoming a political assassin; Angela Lansbury is amazing as evil mother, which garnered her an Academy Award & Sinatra is also solid as good guy Major-remade in 2004...
2 From Here to Eternity (1953) Director: Fred Zinnemann
Based on the novel about a private (Montgomery Clift) who is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team; stellar cast with Clift, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed & Ernest Borgnine in all great roles; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing & Best Acting for Sinatra & Reed...
3 The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Director: Otto Preminger
Movie about a junkie (Frank Sinatra) who is dealing with a daily drug addiction and his wife who continues to pull him down; Sinatra is good in his role, which garnered him an Oscar nomination for his role...
4 Ocean's Eleven (1960) Director: Lewis Milestone
Campy comedy about a group of friends who plan to rob five of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night; good ensemble cast - only for those who like goofy comedies- later re-made in 2001 to critical success...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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