What is The Five Pennies?
The Five Pennies is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, Music.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Release date
- Jun 18, 1959
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
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The Five Pennies is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, Music.
Should you watch it?
“A Dixieland cornetist overcomes musical opposition and personal tragedy to find success.”
- Features the musical journey of Dixieland cornetist Red Nichols
- Explores themes of family and resilience
- Includes a tragic storyline regarding a family illness
Watch it if you enjoy dramatic films centered around music and personal perseverance.
The film contains dramatic themes including family illness.
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When was The Five Pennies released in the US?
The film was released on 06/18/1959 in the US.
What genres does the film fall under?
The film is categorized under drama and music.
What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
Who is the main character of the film?
The main character is Dixieland cornetist Red Nichols.
What major tragedy affects the family in the film?
Tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio.
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