The Most Electric Performance That Ever Shocked and Fascinated an Audience!
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
The Joker is Wild (1957) is a drama film directed by Charles Vidor, released on September 26, 1957 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Frank Sinatra, Mitzi Gaynor, Jeanne Crain and Eddie Albert. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 155 ratings.
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Frank Sinatra
as Joe E. Lewis
Mitzi Gaynor
as Martha Stewart
Jeanne Crain
as Letty Page
Eddie Albert
as Austin Mack
Beverly Garland
as Cassie Mack
Jackie Coogan
as Swifty Morgan
Barry Kelley
as Hugh McCarthy
Ted de Corsia
as Georgie Parker
Leonard Graves
as Tim Coogan
Valerie Allen
as Chorine
Hank Henry
as Burlesque Comedian
Sophie Tucker
as Sophie Tucker (uncredited)
Directed by Charles Vidor, written by Art Cohn and Oscar Saul.
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 155 ratings.
This is certainly one of my favourite Frank Sinatra performances not least because his “Joe” character actually gets to do some crooning. Indeed, it’s how this charmer makes his living, along with pianist “Austin” (Eddie Albert) singing in a nightclub. When he gets a better offer though, his boss makes it clear that moving isn’t an option. When he defies him, well surgery ensues and a period in the wilderness of…
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The main cast of The Joker is Wild (1957) includes Frank Sinatra, Mitzi Gaynor, Jeanne Crain, Eddie Albert and Beverly Garland. The film was directed by Charles Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Joker is Wild was released on September 26, 1957 and runs for 2h 6m.
The Joker is Wild (1957) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 155 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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