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Best Films of Frank Sinatra
By an Amazon.com customer
Young at HeartYoung at Heart
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The movie ends as though the director suddenly decided, "Okay, let's end it now. It's been a couple of hours". But it's Sinatra's definitive role. His scenes with Ethel Barrymore are especially memorable.
From Here to Eternity (Superbit Collection)From Here to Eternity (Superbit Collection)
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Raised his film career to new heights(won an Oscar) and resurrected his singing career too(though he doesn't sing in the film).
The Manchurian Candidate (Special Edition)The Manchurian Candidate (Special Edition)
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A classic political thriller which was only allowed to be released on video a few years ago, because of some political concerns of relevance to the JFK assassination.
Ocean's 11Ocean's 11
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The original. I liked it better than the remake.
Pal JoeyPal Joey
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A three-star Sinatra film in which he plays a singer and in which a number of good Sinatra musical numbers are recorded. Pretty good drama.
SuddenlySuddenly
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Sinatra plays a hit man in a film which critics like to call 'a study'.
Some Came Running [VHS]Some Came Running [VHS]
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Not a bad drama with Frank, Dean Martin and the female of the Rat Pack, Shirley MacLaine.
Guys and DollsGuys and Dolls
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One of the few 'Musicals That Guys Can Tolerate'. See my Listmania of that title for the others.
Anchors Aweigh (Snap Case)Anchors Aweigh (Snap Case)
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Another one.
High SocietyHigh Society
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A musical version of the Philadelphia Story, with Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby and Sinatra.
A Hole in the HeadA Hole in the Head
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The song 'High Hopes', a hit for Frank, won the Oscar as 'Best Song'.
The Pride and the PassionThe Pride and the Passion
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The Devil at 4 O'ClockThe Devil at 4 O'Clock
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Never So FewNever So Few
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Kings Go ForthKings Go Forth
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The DetectiveThe Detective
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The Man with the Golden Arm (50th Anniversary Edition)The Man with the Golden Arm (50th Anniversary Edition)
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I know Frank got an acting Oscar nom for this, but I don't know how anyone can watch movies about alcoholism or drug addiction. They are such a one-note-samba, totally predictable and BORING. Nothing to engage the brain at all.
Von Ryan's ExpressVon Ryan's Express
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The First Deadly SinThe First Deadly Sin
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Sinatra's last dramatic role, as a detective.
Naked Runner [VHS]Naked Runner [VHS]
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An espionage film directed by Sidney Lumet.
Lady in CementLady in Cement
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Of the three films in which Sinatra played detective Tony Rome, this won was the most favored. I don't remember much of any of them, to tell you the truth.
On the TownOn the Town
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A popular musical well-regarded by critics and the public. Can't stand it myself.