The Oscar (1966)
- 5.3
- 119 mins
- Drama
Storyline
Frankie Fane has clawed his way to the top of the Hollywood heap. Now, as he's preparing to win his Oscar, his friend Hymie Kelly reminisces over their life together, and Frankie's ruthless struggle to the top and the people he's stepped on (i.e., everyone else in the movie) to make it there.—
Plot Keywords
actor, friend, public relations specialist, cabaret performer, girlfriend, private investigator, melodramatic, dark, sad, outlandish, hollywood, calif., tijuana, mexico, movie set, new york city, awards ceremony, show business, social climbing, fame, blackmail, arrogance, transformation, rise, wretched excess, 1960s
Short Review
This is the story of a vicious, bitter, firstclass heel who rises to stardom on the blood of those close to him. Without a single redeeming quality, part played by Stephen Boyd is unsympathetic virtually from opening shots.
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