IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 6 wins & 10 nominations total
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
- Chuch
- (as Gerald O'Loughlin)
Tom Ahearne
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
William Bailey
- Man in Elevator
- (uncredited)
Gordon B. Clarke
- Middle-Aged Man
- (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
- Barfly
- (uncredited)
Albert Dannibal
- The Thin Man
- (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing
- Barfly
- (uncredited)
Art Fleming
- Jack
- (uncredited)
Jane Hoffman
- Lone Woman
- (uncredited)
Jason Johnson
- Boss
- (uncredited)
Jay Jostyn
- Doctor
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAnthony Franciosa was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Polo in the original Broadway production. He was nominated for an Academy Award® for reprising the role in this film. Features Franciosa's only Oscar®-nominated performance.
- GoofsWhen Johnny surprises Celia with dinner and flowers, the camera starts to back out of the kitchen, but something or someone runs into the curtain hanging on the right, causing it to move quite a bit.
- Quotes
John Pope, Sr: Polo, You're a bum. You always were and you always will be.
- ConnectionsReferenced in What's My Line?: Lew Hoad & Shelley Winters and Anthony Franciosa (1957)
- SoundtracksDon't Get Around Much Anymore
(uncredited)
Music by Duke Ellington
[Played at Marty's Bar after Pop and Johnny show up]
Featured review
I check at least once a month to see if this fabulous film has finally been released on video. Just like the way that "Days of Wine and Roses" tackled the subject of alcohol addiction, this film tackled the subject of drug addiction like none other before or since. Terrific performances by all, especially Don Murray and Anthony Franciosa as the two brothers, each held to a different standard by a overbearing father played by Lloyd Nolan. There is also an appearance by a very young William Hickey of "Prizzi's Honor" fame in one of his first roles. This film is a window back in time to life in New York City in the 50's. I urge whoever owns the rights to this film, please release it on DVD
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- Budget
- $1,820,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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