but quite dated today . otto preminger make this movie without the certificate of approval that be need then . it be enormously courageous and risky a he could have lose his investment and future . the film be not true to the wonderful book and be unfortunately hollywoodized . frank sinatra ( and i have never be a fan ) play frankie machine and be astonish in his performance . one forget it be frank up there and the level of realism he bring to the role of a jonesing drug addict have to be see to be believe . kim novak and eternally gorgeous and talented and do not disappoint in the role of the devoted outsider and always there for frankie . support role and particularly a young and handsome and talented darrin mc gavin and be faultless . eleanor parker and play frankie wife and be hopelessly inept . she swing from irritate to melodramatic and be far too over the top . a forgettable performance . the stagey and cheap setting be appal and a if a firm gust of wind would blow the whole tacky paint cardboard over the horizon . almost laughable at time in their tawdry cheapness . the music be irritate and poundingly so at time . a if each nuance of the script ( example represent when louie be get frankie his fix out of a drawer ) have to be underscore at a high decibel level . positive . sinatra truly deserve his oscar nomination . worth see .