Frank and Ava (2018)
Anno di uscita: 2018
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: Frank & Ava
Regista: Michael Oblowitz
Writer: Rico Simonini, Willard Manus
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Rico Simonini, Michael Oblowitz
Co-Producer: Emrhys Cooper, Robin Arcuri
Executive Producer: Rico Simonini, Marie Adler
Società: 8th House Entertainment
Genere: Drama
Budget: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: hollywood, historical fiction, historical drama, 1950s, independent film, based on real person, biographical drama
Storia
Frank and Ava (2018), directed by Michael Oblowitz, chronicles the tumultuous relationship between Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner in late 1940s Hollywood. Sinatra's career is on a downward spiral due to vocal cord problems and scandal surrounding his alleged Mafia connections and extramarital affairs. He meets Gardner, MGM's sultry starlet with whom he shares proclivities for passion, whiskey, obstinacy, and sexual infidelities. Sinatra actively pursues the role of Private Angelo Maggio in 'From Here to Eternity' while divorcing his wife Nancy and marrying Gardner. Their marriage is marked by infidelities, Gardner's abortions, and Sinatra's suicide attempts. The press parodies their relationship as Sinatra fights for his career redemption.
Riassunto
Frank and Ava (2018) is a drama film directed by Michael Oblowitz, focusing on the tumultuous real-life romance between Hollywood icons Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner in the late 1940s. Set amidst the backdrop of Sinatra's struggling career and Gardner's rising star, their relationship is marked by passion, jealousy, and infidelity. The film explores themes of love, ambition, and redemption as Sinatra fights for his career comeback while navigating a volatile marriage with Gardner.
