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1966 · 1h 59m · Drama
An amoral lowlife accidentally stumbles into an acting career that sets him on a trajectory to Hollywood stardom. But everyone on whom he steps on the way to the top remembers when he is nominated for an Oscar and he runs a dirty campaign in an attempt to win.
Directed by Russell Rouse
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Cast & crew
RRussell RouseDirector
Stephen Boydas Frank Fane
Elke Sommeras Kay Bergdahl
Milton Berleas Kappy Kapstetter
Eleanor Parkeras Sophie Cantaro
Joseph Cottenas Kenneth Regan
Tony Bennettas Hymie Kelly
Jill St. Johnas Laurel Scott
Ernest Borgnineas Barney Yale
Edie Adamsas Trina Yale
Broderick Crawfordas Sheriff
Walter Brennanas Quentin
Ed Begleyas Grosbard
Jack Sooas Sam
Peter Lawfordas Steve Marks
Stephen Boydas Frank FaneElke Sommeras Kay BergdahlMilton Berleas Kappy KapstetterEleanor Parkeras Sophie CantaroJoseph Cottenas Kenneth ReganTony Bennettas Hymie KellyJill St. Johnas Laurel ScottErnest Borgnineas Barney YaleEdie Adamsas Trina YaleBroderick Crawfordas SheriffWalter Brennanas QuentinEd Begleyas GrosbardJack Sooas SamPeter Lawfordas Steve Marks