7.3IMDb14k votes
Directed by Otto Preminger
With Frank Sinatra · Eleanor Parker · Kim Novak
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
- 🎭 sad, cathartic
the story
A recovering heroin addict struggles to maintain his sobriety and pursue a drumming career after prison.
the plot
contains spoilers
- frankie machine gets out of prison after recovering from drug addiction
- frankie decides to straighten up and find honest work as a drummer
- frankie's former employer re-enters his life
- frankie's old drug dealer re-enters his life
- frankie finds it hard to stay clean after his former employer and drug dealer return
- frankie eventually succumbs to his old habits
awards & recognition
- Oscar Nominee
- Nominated for 3 Oscars.
- 3 wins & 8 nominations total.
where to watch
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