The Man with the Golden Arm

The Man with the Golden Arm is a riveting drama film from 1955 that captures the gritty underbelly of Chicago's notorious drug culture. The movie stars Frank Sinatra, who delivers an emotionally charged performance as a recovering heroin addict trying to put his life back together. The film begins with Frankie Machine (Frank Sinatra) being released from prison after serving time for drug possession. He returns to his old neighborhood, eager to start fresh and leave his addiction behind.