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- From Here to Eternity. Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr. 214 votes. A wartime drama filled with romance and tragedy, this film explores the experiences of a group of soldiers stationed in Hawaii before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
- The Manchurian Candidate. Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh. 206 votes. This chilling political thriller follows the story of a former prisoner of war who is brainwashed into becoming an unwitting assassin for an international conspiracy.
- The Man with the Golden Arm. Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak. 180 votes. A gritty and unflinching look at the life of a drug addict struggling to reform, this film showcases Sinatra's dramatic acting chops as he portrays protagonist Frankie Machine.
- High Society. Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra. 166 votes. This romantic musical comedy takes place among the glitz and glamour of Newport high society, with Sinatra shining as jaded reporter Mike Connor.
- High Society. 1956's "High Society" stars Frank Sinatra as reporter Mike Connor, who has been permitted to cover the upcoming wedding of Tracy Lord (Grace Kelly).
- The Man with the Golden Arm. Director Otto Preminger's film "The Man with the Golden Arm" was a groundbreaking story about a former drug addict who just got out of prison and is determined to make a better life for himself.
- Ocean's 11. "Ocean's 11" is the ultimate heist movie, and the 1960 version is leagues above the 2001 remake in execution, talent, and story. It follows Frank Sinatra's Danny Ocean as he rallies his pals to pull off an impressive Las Vegas heist across five casinos on New Year's Eve.
- On the Town. The 1949 musical "On the Town" has a premise similar to "Anchors Aweigh," except that instead of two sailors on leave, there are three. They added Jules Munshin to the Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra duo here.
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- 10 ‘High Society’
- 9 ‘From Here to Eternity’
- 8 ‘Young at Heart’
- 7 ‘Von Ryan’s Express’
- 6 ‘Guys and Dolls’
- 5 ‘On The Town’
- 4 ‘Take Me Out to The Ball Game’
- 3 ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
- 2 ‘Suddenly’
- 1 ‘The Detective’
Rotten Tomatoes Score:83% It took not even two decades before a remake of the classic film The Philadelphia Story was re-made into a musical that stands up nicely to the original about a socialite (Grace Kelly) that is going to remarry. Her ex-husband (Bing Crosby), still in love with her, hires a journalist (Sinatra) to help convince her that she ...
Rotten Tomatoes Score:88% The film takes place at an army barracks in Hawaii during the days preceding the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Sinatra plays Maggio, the best friend of Prewitt (Montgomery Clift), a private who refuses to box in the unit’s team. At the time Frank was auditioning for the role of Maggio his career was in a down spell. He needed t...
Rotten Tomatoes Score:90% The song Young at Heartwas sung by the character Barney Sloan. Barney is a music arranger that comes to musical families' households with a cynical outlook on life that proves to be too much for the sisters he has to help. RELATED: 10 Classic Directors Who Personified Hollywood's Golden Age Frank is perfect in this role as...
Rotten Tomatoes Score:90% In the midst of World War II, an American POW helps a group of Italian POW’s escape from the camp. Sinatra plays Joseph Ryan, a colonel that gets shot down while flying over Italy. Sinatra was emotionally attuned to the material he worked on. Von Ryan’s Expresshad a happy ending in the book that Sinatra decided to change i...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91% From the Broadway musical, Frank plays a gambler who is challenged to take an apathetic missionary to Havana. Though the hidden motives threaten the relationship as they come to care for each other. RELATED: 10 Most Memorable Musicals from Hollywood's Golden Age Typically, Sinatra plays the singer and Brando the gangster,...
Rotten Tomatoes Score:93% When three sailors get to New York City on a twenty-four-hour leave, there isn’t much to do but go around the city in search of love. The film was deemed a success thanks to the direction of Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. Worn by the work of wearing sailor outfits, this would be the final film pairing Sinatra and Kelly. Sin...
Rotten Tomatoes Score:95% Two baseball players (Sinatra and Gene Kelly) return from their Summer on Vaudeville to their team that has a new owner they butt heads with. Meanwhile, a gambling tycoon who will do anything to win his bets. RELATED: 10 Most iconic Actresses From Hollywood's Golden Age (& Their Best Role) Sinatra was put into the role to ...
Rotten Tomatoes Score:97% As a POW following the Korean War, Sinatra is a brainwashed assassin who will do anything for the leader of an International Communist conspiracy. He is returned home only with nightmares to help him uncover a disturbing plot. Sinatra loved the script for The Manchurian Candidate as it dealt with politics at a hard time in...
Rotten Tomatoes Score:100% When the President of the United States comes to the small town of Suddenly, an assassin with two other gang members holds a family hostage. Using the house as a vantage point they plan to kill the President of the United States. Chillingly prophetic, Sinatra doesn’t come into the film until twenty minutes in, from there ...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100% A neo-noirhas Sinatra playing Joe Leland, a detective covering a murder in New York City. Leland comes to discover the case may have more to it as he discovers a cover-up. One of his last great roles, Sinatra takes the heartache from his own life as his character deals with a broken marriage. His time with Mia Farrowwas ...
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- On the Town (1949) Directors: Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. Coming between Anchors Aweigh (1945) and Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949), this is the second of Frank Sinatra’s teamings with Gene Kelly.
- From Here to Eternity (1953) Director: Fred Zinnemann. Variety declared Sinatra’s Oscar win the greatest comeback in showbiz history. His fall from grace had certainly been spectacular.
- Suddenly (1954) Director: Lewis Allen. Such was his shock at the assassination of close friend John F. Kennedy that Sinatra had this taut noir and The Manchurian Candidate withdrawn from circulation.
- The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Director: Otto Preminger. Frustrated at losing On the Waterfront (1954), Sinatra acted swiftly to pip Marlon Brando to Otto Preminger’s adaptation of the bestselling Nelson Algren novel about a reformed Chicago addict trying to stay clean and make it as a jazz drummer.
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- The Joker is Wild (1957): 7.0. Musicals are an obvious choice considering Sinatra's voice, iconic to say the least. The Joker is Wild takes everything Sinatra is known for and destroys it, literally.
- High Society (1956): 7.0. Teaming up with Bing Crosby (no, not for another Christmas album) and Grace Kelly, Sinatra's role in this love triangle film is a fun ride from start to finish.
- Anchors Aweigh (1945): 7.1. The title may not sound familiar but the costumes and sets certainly are to those acquainted with show business. Anchors Aweigh is a light-hearted musical that follows two sailors, one experienced the other not so much.
- Von Ryan's Express (1965): 7.1. This World War II tale, much like The Great Escape which was released two years prior, captures the daring escape of British soldiers from a German POW camp.
1954 1h 17m Approved. 6.8 (7.5K) Rate. In the city of Suddenly, three gangsters trap the Benson family in their own house, on the top of a hill nearby the railroad station, with the intention of killing the president of the USA. Director Lewis Allen Stars Frank Sinatra Sterling Hayden James Gleason.
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