Statements (339)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:franchise gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:film film and theater influenced later films about addiction |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
enduring relevance
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| gptkbp:audience |
critical acclaim
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Nelson_Algren
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:National_Book_Award
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| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:novel
novel by Nelson Algren |
| gptkbp:box_office |
gptkb:$5_million
$3.5 million $1.5 million $3 million |
| gptkbp:budget |
$1.5 million
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| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Otto_Preminger
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| gptkbp:censorship |
controversial themes
faced criticism for drug portrayal Controversial for its portrayal of drug use. controversial for its subject matter |
| gptkbp:challenges |
recovery.
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Dr._Benway
gptkb:Mrs._Machine gptkb:Molly_Machine gptkb:Frankie_Machine gptkb:Sally gptkb:Dr._Spivak gptkb:Louie gptkb:Molly Schwartz self-discovery drug addiction Molly. Louie. Zosh Dr. Schumann. Frankie Machine. Zosh. |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
redemption
redemption arc Frankie's journey to recovery |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:complex
complex characters complex relationships Frank Sinatra's character undergoes significant change. Frankie's relationships with others Frankie's struggles with addiction |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
gptkb:survival
personal struggles desire for freedom |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
strained
romantic complicated conflict-driven Frankie and his wife addictive personality Frankie and his dealer Frankie and his friends Frankie's addiction Frankie's battle with addiction |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
complex and flawed
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| gptkbp:character_voice |
reflective and critical
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| gptkbp:character's_flaws |
self-destructive behavior
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| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Sam_Leavitt
black-and-white |
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Sam_Leavitt
|
| gptkbp:color |
Black and white
black and white black-and-white |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
awareness of addiction issues
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| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
internal struggle |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Nelson_Algren
|
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
examined in literature courses
examined in film studies examined for its themes |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive
acclaimed positive generally positive positive reviews widely acclaimed |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
influential in cinema influential film discussed in literature courses depiction of addiction depicted drug addiction Influential in discussions about drug addiction. depiction of drug addiction depicts drug addiction |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:popular_culture
referenced in popular culture references in popular culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
considered a classic
explored social issues depicts struggles with addiction Addressed social issues of the time. first major film to address drug addiction |
| gptkbp:depicts |
urban life
struggles of addiction |
| gptkbp:depicts_consequences_of |
gptkb:addiction
|
| gptkbp:depicts_struggles_with |
societal expectations
|
| gptkbp:depicts_the_impact_of |
war on society
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| gptkbp:depicts_the_struggle_for |
gptkb:acceptance
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Otto_Preminger
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Louis_R._Loeffler
|
| gptkbp:explores |
social issues
the American Dream |
| gptkbp:explores_themes |
gptkb:identity
hope redemption despair |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:jazz_music
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| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
|
| gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
BAFTA nominations Academy Award nominations Golden Globe nominations 1 Academy Award Cannes Film Festival awards |
| gptkbp:film_critical_response |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:film_cultural_relevance |
still relevant today
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| gptkbp:film_debut |
gptkb:novel
|
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Louis_R._Loeffler
controversial themes notable for its pacing notable for its pacing. Kurt Hirschler |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Berlin_International_Film_Festival
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival Screened at various film festivals. |
| gptkbp:film_legacy_status |
classic status
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| gptkbp:film_length |
119 minutes
|
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein's_score
iconic considered iconic Elmer Bernstein's score was notable. |
| gptkbp:film_technique |
social issues
social commentary symbolism emotional depth non-linear storytelling innovative techniques realistic portrayal of addiction character-driven narrative expressionist style use of shadows later films about addiction noir elements black-and-white cinematography cinematic storytelling. uses innovative camera angles influenced public perception of addiction use of jazz music |
| gptkbp:focus |
drug addict
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:drama literary fiction |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
American literature
1950s America reflects 1950s America |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
reflects 1950s America
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| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray Released on Blu-ray. Released on DVD. DVD release in 2004 Blu-ray release in 2010 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Man with the Golden Arm
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Beat_Generation
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
American literature
film noir music and literature film noir genre later films about addiction documentaries on addiction future portrayals of addiction in media social attitudes towards addiction public perception of addiction. social awareness about addiction. Later films about addiction. Cinematography in later films. Screenwriting techniques. subsequent literature on addiction social awareness about addiction |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Film_noir
American literature American realism film noir |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Beat_Generation
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life experiences
real-life experiences of the author Real-life stories of addiction. Nelson Algren's life experiences Nelson Algren's life |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:musical_adaptation
gptkb:documentaries musical adaptations |
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
the struggle for control
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-312-42780-0
978-0-345-47780-4 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
naturalistic
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
cult classic
considered a classic post-war America Considered a classic. |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:metaphor
foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
seminal work
exploration of addiction explores addiction |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Frankie_Machine
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:addiction
gptkb:music gambling |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
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| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
third-person
non-linear linear narrative |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
realism
stream of consciousness realistic |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
redemption and despair
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| gptkbp:nominated_for |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Music,_Scoring_of_a_Dramatic_or_Comedy_Picture |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:BAFTA_Awards
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award Academy Award nomination for Best Actor BAFTA nomination for Best Film Academy Award nomination for Best Music |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Molly
Zosh |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Frank Sinatra's performance
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I can't stop!"
" The man with the golden arm is a man who has lost everything." " I want to be a musician." " I want to be clean!" " You can't go back!" |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
emotional climax
the ending. confrontation scenes drug withdrawal scene jazz club scenes the confrontation with Louie. the drug withdrawal scene. the jazz performance. Frank Sinatra's performance. The drug use scenes. The poker scene. |
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
320
384 |
| gptkbp:plot |
non-linear
A drug addict struggles to overcome his addiction. drug addiction and recovery |
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
social issues
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| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
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| gptkbp:preserved_by |
a topic of discussion in film circles
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkb:Preminger_Productions Otto Preminger Films |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Frankie_Machine
card dealer |
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1949
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Doubleday
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
controversial at the time of publication
varied opinions |
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1955
gptkb:October October 26, 1955 October 1955 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
theatrical
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1949
gptkb:1955 |
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:released_by |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:none
gptkb:The_Man_with_the_Golden_Arm_(TV_film) gptkb:The_Man_with_the_Golden_Arm_(TV_movie) None. television film in 1975 |
| gptkbp:runtime |
119 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Lewis_Meltzer
gptkb:Walter_Newman |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Chicago
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Chicago
|
| gptkbp:setting_time |
post-World War II
|
| gptkbp:significance |
post-war America
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
released as an album
|
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Oskar_Werner
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra gptkb:Kim_Novak Eleanor Parker |
| gptkbp:style |
realism
gritty |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:addiction
the golden arm Frankie as a tragic hero |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
human condition
|
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:addiction
redemption struggle drug addiction |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:addiction
social issues redemption struggle moral dilemmas drug addiction |
| gptkbp:video_output |
theatrical
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| gptkbp:viewpoint |
third-person limited
|
| gptkbp:visual_effects |
poverty
|
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:3
Best Music nomination. Best Art Direction nomination. Best Actor nomination for Frank Sinatra. |
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Nelson_Algren
gptkb:Walter_Newman |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lee_Marvin
gptkb:The_Shadows gptkb:Francis_Albert_Sinatra gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein gptkb:Chet_Baker gptkb:Peter_Lorre gptkb:Kim_Novak gptkb:Sergio_Leone gptkb:Leith_Stevens |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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