Frank Sinatra stars in Otto Preminger's groundbreaking film which deals with the issue of heroin addiction - a subject matter considered to be shocking in 1955 and one that did not follow the strict Hollywood production code of the time. The film was also the first to use a jazz soundtrack, by the then almost unknown Elmer Bernstein. Sinatra plays a poker dealer with a drugs problem, who is trying to kick the habit and start a new life as a jazz drummer. He wants to earn enough money to find a cure for his wheelchair bound wife, Zosh (Eleanor Parker), but is tempted away from his marital duties by his enigmatic neighbour (Kim Novak).
DVD EXTRAS
Interactive menus, Animated menus, Scene access, Subtitles (English, Spanish), Biographies, Interviews (Archive interview with Frank Sinatra on his preparation for his role.), Commentary (Ken Barnes (film historian).), Other documentaries ('Music on Film' Elmer Bernstein documentary.), Production history. Animated menus based on Saul Bass's original title design.
Soundtrack Languages
Unknown Sound Format: English
Technical Details
Certification: 15
Duration: 118 mins
Format: DVD
Region: 2
Cat. No: QLDVD6847(QUANTUM LEAP GROUP LIMITED)
