Francis Albert Sinatra, better known by his stage name Frank Sinatra, was an American singer, actor and producer, considered one of the greatest artists of all time. He was one of the musicians who sold the most records with more than 150 million copies worldwide.
Such success earned him nicknames such as “blue eyes”, or “the voice”, marking generations with his unparalleled talent and voice. Born in New Jersey in 1915, he died on May 14, 1998. He was in Brazil nine times, five in Rio de Janeiro and four at Maksoud Plaza, in Sao Paulo. To give you an idea, the price of one of the VIP tickets today for your show would cost around R$7,500.00. It’s worth taking a look here at some of his best work as seen in theaters around the world and currently available on streaming services.
10 films with Frank Sinatra to watch
In addition to his great success as a singer, he was also very successful in cinema, now it’s time to discover a list of the 10 best Frank Sinatra films:
1. High Society (1956)
This plot seems to be an irresistible mix of romance, drama and comedy! With a protagonist torn between her charming ex-husband, her current stable boyfriend and a charming journalist, the story promises an emotional roller coaster for Tracy Lord (Gracy Kelly).
The presence of CK Dexter-Haven (Bing Crosby), her jazz musician ex-husband, brings an interesting dynamic, especially with his determination to win Tracy back before it’s too late. Meanwhile, reporter Mike Connor (Frank Sinatra) appears as a surprise element, initially covering the event, but soon finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of emotions when he falls in love with Tracy herself.
With a wedding ceremony that attracts media attention and an indecisive protagonist, the stage is set for a series of comedic, romantic and even dramatic situations. Louis Armstrong is still part of the cast.
Available on Apple TV and Disney Plus
2. Ocean’s Eleven (1960)
In Las Vegas, eleven men take part in a fantastic plan to rob five casinos at once, on New Year’s Eve. Everything seems perfect, but something gets out of control. Directed by Lewis Milestone, it stars Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr..
Available on PrimeVideo
3. The Sailors of Love (1945)
Joe (Gene Kelly) and Clarence (Frank Sinatra) are two young sailors on leave in glamorous Los Angeles. Young sailors on vacation in charming Los Angeles.
The two men use their free time as an opportunity to relax, but soon find themselves caught in a complicated web of comedic secrets. When the two friends find a runaway boy and bring him back to Aunt Susan (Kathryn Grayson), the two men fall in love with the woman who wants to be a singer, setting off a series of misadventures that unfold in comedy and music.
Available on Apple TV and Prime Video
4. Under the Rule of Evil (1962)
After returning as a hero from the Korean War, Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey) and his platoon can’t remember exactly what happened to him to receive such a decoration. Bennett Marco (Frank Sinatra) and another soldier, who was part of the platoon, begin to have horrible nightmares about some events they experienced during the war. A Cold War film that has stood the test of time and is now considered a masterpiece.
Available on PrimeVideo
5.Tony Roma (1967)
Tony Rome (Frank Sinatra) is a former police officer turned private investigator in Miami, United States. He is hired by a millionaire to find stolen jewels, after saving a young girl from her father’s house. He will try to find out the whereabouts of the thief, who could be a mysterious boy who was dating the girl Ann Archer (Jill St. John).
Available on Google Play TV
6. A Day in New York (1949)
Sailors Gabey (Gene Kelly), Chip (Frank Sinatra) and Ozzie (Jules Munshin) take advantage of their free time to spend an entire day in New York, and each of them has already come up with a plan to make use of the free time.
The adventure of the three sailors begins when, in a subway tunnel, Gabey sees a photograph of the beautiful model Ivy Smith (Vera-Ellen) and says he has found the woman of his dreams, dragging his friends with him in pursuit of the his passion. In this adventure, full of music and dance, they showcase their talents as singers, actors and dancers.
7. Robin Hood of Chicago (1964)
The film revives the legend of Robin Hood during Prohibition in 1920s Chicago. Frank Sinatra is Robbo, a small-time gangster who discovers, with some surprise, that he is a local hero. He steals from the rich to give to the poor. Gisbourne (Peter Falk) is a powerful gangster in league with corrupt lawmen.
Dean Martin plays Little John, while Sammy Davis Jr. transforms into Will Scarlet. Bing Crosby sings Style with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, and it is in this film that the famous ‘My Kind of Town’ appears, which earned Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen an Oscar nomination for best original song.
Available on Apple TV
8. My Two Affections (1957)
Joey Evans (Frank Sinatra) is charming, handsome, funny, talented, first class, the biggest scoundrel. When Joey meets former chorus girl and now wealthy widow Vera Simpson (Rita Hayworth), the two scoundrels seem made for each other. That is, until Linda English (Kim Novak) appears. Linda lives as if there is no tomorrow. But she is the typical good girl from a good family: she is exactly the right ingredient to ruin Joey’s comfortable life.
Available on Google Play TV
9. The Stone Woman (1968)
Tony Rome (Frank Sinatra), a detective, accidentally finds a woman’s body while diving. From there he will have to investigate several suspects and collaborate with the rest of the police force. The film is directed by Gordon Douglas.
Available on Google Play TV
10. Even Widowers Dream (1959)
Tony Manetta (Sinatra) owns a dilapidated hotel in Miami. He is an irresponsible person who only thinks about women. In fact, the only woman in his life capable of putting him back on track is Ally, his 12-year-old daughter. Tony, in debt, asks his brother Mario for help, who sets some conditions: give up his daughter Ally or marry a respectable woman recommended by him. Only then will he be able to put his life back together and prosper. That’s when Eloise Rogers (Eleanor Parker) appears.
Available on Google Play TV
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