The Man with the Golden Arm
1955, English. Directed by Otto Preminger.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Man with the Golden Arm is streaming on Brew in India.
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Details
- Released
- 26 December 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Walter Newman, Lewis Meltzer
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $4.4M
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What The Man with the Golden Arm is based on
The Man with the Golden Arm is based on The Man with the Golden Arm (1949) by Nelson Algren, published by Doubleday.
1949
The Man with the Golden Arm
By Nelson Algren
Published by Doubleday
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The Man with the Golden Arm: quick answers
Is The Man with the Golden Arm worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 267 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man with the Golden Arm?
The Man with the Golden Arm runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Man with the Golden Arm have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man with the Golden Arm. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man with the Golden Arm parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man with the Golden Arm is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man with the Golden Arm on?
The Man with the Golden Arm is streaming on Brew in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man with the Golden Arm?
If you liked The Man with the Golden Arm, try Jack Irish: Dead Point, Dancer in the Dark, King Creole.
Who directed The Man with the Golden Arm?
The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) was directed by Otto Preminger and stars Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak.
What is The Man with the Golden Arm based on?
The Man with the Golden Arm is based on The Man with the Golden Arm (1949) by Nelson Algren, published by Doubleday.