i saw this movie about 12 year ago and i can still remember it a if i just saw it recently . that be how much this movie have affect me . consider this be a movie from the 50 i think it be ahead of it time . it surprise me a in how it maintain it integrity in this subject some might have consider taboo back then . very realistic in show the tumultuous and heartwretching journey that an addict choose to embark on . one can only imagine how the audience be affect by the realism of this movie back in those day . i personally think be be one of frank sinatra top five performance in the big screen . when others be discuss movie deal with mental illness and or or addiction i always recommend the man with the golden arm a one of the top five to watch .