Movie: Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century

Top 8 Billed Cast

Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra

Self (archive footage)

Vic Damone
Vic Damone

Self (archive footage)

Tim Conway
Tim Conway

Self (archive footage)

Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks

Self (archive footage)

Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough

Self (archive footage)

Mia Farrow
Mia Farrow

Self (archive footage)

Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner

Self (archive footage)

Ali Ballantyne
Ali Ballantyne

Self - Narrator (voice)

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    Acknowledged as one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century, Arena explores the rise of the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra from his early family background to overwhelming show business success. Interviews with friends, family and associates reveal a star-studded career in music and film alongside a fascinating private life of four marriages, liaison with the Kennedy family, Las Vegas business interests and an alleged association with the Mafia

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    1998-05-15

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    7.7

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    3.9 starts
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    English
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