---
title: "The Man with the Golden Arm"
year: 1955
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-man-with-the-golden-arm-1955"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 541
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-man-with-the-golden-arm-1955

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Man with the Golden Arm is a film first released in 1955. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Carlyle Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A recovering heroin addict tries to stay clean and build a new life after prison."

### Why Watch
- Compelling performance by the lead character
- Engaging struggle against addiction

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy subject matter
- Bleak tone
- Tone & Suitability: Contains depictions of drug addiction and criminal activity.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-man-with-the-golden-arm-1955#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Otto Preminger
- **Networks / Studios**: Carlyle Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Frank Sinatra** as *Frankie Machine*
- **Eleanor Parker** as *Zosh Machine*
- **Kim Novak** as *Molly*
- **Arnold Stang** as *Sparrow*
- **Darren McGavin** as *Louie*
- **Robert Strauss** as *Schwiefka*
- **John Conte** as *Drunky*
- **Doro Merande** as *Vi*
- **George E. Stone** as *Sam Markette*
- **George Mathews** as *Williams*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on December 26, 1955.

### Q: What is the main character's profession?
Frankie Machine is an illegal card dealer and an aspiring drummer.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is categorized as a drama and crime film.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

### Q: What is the main conflict in the story?
Frankie struggles to stay clean and avoid his old habits after his former employer and drug dealer return.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Man with the Golden Arm — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/541)

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