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The George Raft Story

The George Raft Story

1961
Drama
1h 46m
Dancer George Raft (Ray Danton) finds himself involved with the criminal underworld. After a conflict with gangster boss Frank Donatella (Joe de Santis), he is exiled to Hollywoood, where he wins a role in the film "Scarface" and becomes famous. He lives with actress Lisa Lang (Jayne Mansfield) in a huge villa, but when his mother dies, he deserts her. His career slides downhill until he is offered a part in "Some Like it Hot" and becomes famous again. (IMDb)

Directed by:

Joseph M. Newman

Screenwriter:

Crane Wilbur, Daniel Mainwaring

Starring:

Jayne Mansfield, Frank Gorshin, Jack Albertson, Barbara Nichols, Brad Dexter, Robert Strauss, Herschel Bernardi, Neville Brand, Ray Danton, Julie London, Barrie Chase, Emile Meyer

Genre:

Drama

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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The George Raft Story

1961
Drama
1h 46m
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Rated 15 Aug 2013
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Rather dull biopic that follows Rafts career of a hoodlum up to his casting in Some Like It Hot. How someone equated squinty and gruff Raft with handsome block of cheese Ray Danton I'm not sure I'll ever know, but the film's failures come less from casting than general aimlessness. Lots of extended musical sequences pad the film, and the conflict at the film's center never really picks up any heat. There are some good fleeting moments, but otherwise it's a trudge.
Rated 15 Aug 2013

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