USA,
1955, 150 min
Directed by:
Joseph L. MankiewiczCinematography:
Harry Stradling Sr.Composer:
Frank LoesserCast:
Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine, Robert Keith, Stubby Kaye, Johnny Silver, Sheldon Leonard, George E. Stone, Regis Toomey (more)VOD (1)
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The slickest big-time New York City gamblers, Sky Masterson (Brando) and Nathan Detroit (Sinatra), can't resist making or taking a bet on anything. So when a pretty missionary (Simmons) sets up shop in the neighborhood, Nathan stakes a grand that Sky can't seduce her. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1956 - Harry Stradling Sr. (Best Cinematography (Color))
- 1956 - Cyril J. Mockridge, Jay Blackton (Best Scoring of a Musical Picture)
- 1956 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1956 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1957 - Best Film
- 1957 - Jean Simmons (Best Foreign Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1956 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1956 - Jean Simmons (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)