Plot Summary
Playwright James Lee adapted his off-Broadway play for the screen in this high-strung adaptation, directed by Joseph Anthony. In this simplistic, backroom show-business-success saga, Anthony Franciosa plays Sam, a struggling young actor who will forsake his family and take any type of menial job in order to become a Broadway star. Dean Martin is on hand as Maury, an aspiring director also trying to claw his way up the ladder of success. When Maury gets his big break, Sam wants a part in his show, but when Maury, who is unwilling to cast Sam in the production, turns down Sam's request, Sam seduces and marries Maury's girlfriend (Shirley MacLaine). In spite of everything, Maury wants his girl back, and Sam agrees to a divorce on the stipulation that Maury cast him as the star in his next show. Once again, Maury reneges and, before Sam can exact his revenge, Uncle Sam comes to the rescue and he is drafted into the army.
Full Cast & Characters
Dean Martin
Maurice 'Maury' Novak
Anthony Franciosa
Sam Lawson
Shirley MacLaine
Sharon Kensington
Carolyn Jones
Shirley Drake
Joan Blackman
Barbara Lawson Helmsley
Robert Middleton
Robert Kensington
Donna Douglas
Marjorie Burke
Jerry Paris
Allan Burke
Frank McHugh
Charlie Gallagher
Chuck Wassil
Eric Peters
Mary Treen
Marie, Secretary to Shirley Drake
Yuki Shimoda
Yosho
Director & Crew
Joseph Anthony
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 15 votes.
Who directed Career?
Career was directed by Joseph Anthony and released in 1959.
How long is Career?
Career has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1959-10-08
- Status
- Released