Career (1959)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

Joseph Anthony

Writers:

Bert Granet (writer)
James Lee (play)

Release Date:

20 February 1961 (Sweden)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

More than anything in the world, Sam Lawson wants to be a successful actor. Is he willing to sacrifice his wife, happiness and personal reputation to achieve his goal? |

Plot Keywords:

Beautiful Woman | Based On Play | Based On Novel

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Dean Martin	...	Maurice 'Maury' Novak
Anthony Franciosa	...	Sam Lawson
Shirley MacLaine	...	Sharon Kensington
Carolyn Jones	...	Shirley Drake
Joan Blackman	...	Barbara Lawson Helmsley
Robert Middleton	...	Robert Kensington
Donna Douglas	...	Marjorie Burke
Jerry Paris	...	Allan Burke
Frank McHugh	...	Charlie Gallagher
Chuck Wassil	...	Eric Peters
Mary Treen	...	Marie, secretary to Shirley Drake
Yuki Shimoda	...	Yosho
Alan Hewitt	...	Matt Helmsley
Marjorie Bennett	...	Fan Magazine Columnist
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Edit Angold	...	Mrs. Eglevsky

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

Prior to the release of this movie, a fan had written to 'Screen Stories' magazine, inquiring as to what movie Dean Martin would next be appearing in. The response was that one of the movies would be 'Korea' - but there was no mention of 'Career'. While the movie does have a brief character introduction set during the Korean War, Dean Martin never appeared in a movie called 'Korea'.

Quotes:

Sharon Kensington: Oh, what a lovely name. I love that name. You know, the first man I ever completely destroyed was named Sam. He's a hairdresser now.

Franciosa's best performance

Dated, though still packing a dramatic punch, "Career" best serves as a showcase for some terrific acting. Anthony Franciosa's gives the best performance of his career; he appears to really be pouring himself into this role. Carolyn Jones is exceptional as his lonely agent; who self-destructively hides her affections for him. Their two performances alone make this worth viewing, but it's still a worthwhile film.