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The George Raft Story (1961)

APPROVED 106 min  -  Biography | Drama  -   22 November 1961 (USA)
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Dancer George Raft (Ray Danton) finds himself involved with the criminal underworld. After a conflict with gangster boss Frank Donatella (Joe de Santis)... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph M. Newman

Writer:

Crane Wilbur (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Ray Danton, Jayne Mansfield and Julie London
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ray Danton Ray Danton ...
Jayne Mansfield ...
Lisa Lang
Julie London ...
Sheila Patton
Barrie Chase ...
June
Barbara Nichols Barbara Nichols ...
Texas Guinan
Frank Gorshin ...
Moxie Cusack
Margo Moore Margo Moore ...
Ruth Harris
Brad Dexter ...
Benny Siegal
Neville Brand ...
Robert Strauss Robert Strauss ...
Frenchie
Herschel Bernardi Herschel Bernardi ...
Sam
Joe De Santis Joe De Santis ...
Frankie Donatella
Jack Lambert Jack Lambert ...
Jerry Fitzpatrick
Argentina Brunetti ...
Mrs. Raft
Robert H. Harris Robert H. Harris ...
Harvey
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Storyline

Dancer George Raft (Ray Danton) finds himself involved with the criminal underworld. After a conflict with gangster boss Frank Donatella (Joe de Santis), he is exiled to Hollywoood, where he wins a role in the film "Scarface" and becomes famous. He lives with actress Lisa Lang (Jayne Mansfield) in a huge villa, but when his mother dies, he deserts her. His career slides downhill until he is offered a part in "Some Like it Hot" and becomes famous again. Written by alfiehitchie  

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Plot Keywords:

Dancer | Scarface | Gangster | Hollywood California | Theatre  | See more »

Taglines:

THIS IS THE HOLLYWOOD YOU'VE NEVER KNOWN...THE WAY A STAR LIVED IT...AND NOW TELLS IT! (original 3-sheet poster-all caps) See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Spin of a Coin See more »

Company Credits

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Allied Artists Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

George Raft was plagued by financial issues and sold the rights to his story to Allied Artists for a large amount of money, and this film is the result. See more »

Soundtracks

"You've Got to See Mama Every Night"
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