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17 Ratings

THE JOKER IS WILD

Directed by Charles Vidor
United States, 1957
Drama, Musical
  • 126126 minutes

Synopsis

Frank Sinatra stars as legendary nightclub comic Joe E. Lewis in this biopic that won a Best Song Oscar. Beginning his career singing in speakeasies, Lewis gets in trouble with the mob after refusing to work in some of their nightclubs.

Synopsis

Frank Sinatra stars as legendary nightclub comic Joe E. Lewis in this biopic that won a Best Song Oscar. Beginning his career singing in speakeasies, Lewis gets in trouble with the mob after refusing to work in some of their nightclubs.