
Schicksalsmelodie
The Joker is Wild
Release: 1957-09-26·Runtime: 126m·★ 8.1
DramaMusik
In der Zeit der Prohibition sieht er Nachtclub-Sänger Joe E. Lewis seine Karriere – und beinahe sein Leben – jäh beendet, als ihm als Rache für seinen Ausstieg aus dem Dienst beim Chicagoer Mafiaboss Georgie Parker die Kehle durchgeschnitten wird. Joe, ein abgehalfterter Alkoholiker, wird von seinem treuen Klavierspieler Austin Mack vor dem Zusammenbruch gerettet und in einen erfolgreichen Stand-up-Comedian verwandelt. Doch Joes Dämonen plagen sein Liebesleben, selbst als er neue Höhen des Erfolgs erreicht.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
AMBL Productions
Paramount Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Eddie Albertas Austin Mack
Bill Hickmanas Hood with Knife (uncredited)
William H. O'Brienas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Mitzi Gaynoras Martha Stewart
Bill Baldwinas Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Jerry Antesas Vegas Speciality Dancer (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kempas Elevator Operator / Man at Benefit (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardoas Maitre D' (uncredited)
Russ Benderas Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Elliott Sullivanas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Carl M. Levinessas Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Ned Weveras Dr. Pierson (uncredited)
Darlene Fieldsas Chorine (uncredited)
George Offerman, Jr.as Elevator Starter (uncredited)
Jeanne Crainas Letty Page
Jackie Cooganas Swifty Morgan
Barry Kelleyas Hugh McCarthy
Valerie Allenas Chorine
Wally Brownas Las Vegas Heckler (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayreas Elevator Passenger / Slot Machine Player (uncredited)
Don Beddoeas Heckler at the Copacabana (uncredited)
Beverly Garlandas Cassie Mack
Bobby Barberas Waiter (uncredited)
John Bensonas Hood (uncredited)
Paul Bryaras Heckler (uncredited)
Kit Guardas Doorman at the Valencia (uncredited)
Eric Aldenas Doorman at the Copacabana (uncredited)
Billie Birdas Ticket Seller / Cashier (uncredited)
H.W. Gimas Janitor (uncredited)
Paula Hillas Chorine (uncredited)
Forbes Murrayas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Frank Sinatraas Joe E. Lewis
Jack Kenneyas Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Walter Woolf Kingas Mr. Page (uncredited)
Mike Mahoneyas Man at Benefit / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Sid Meltonas Racetrack Runner (uncredited)
Harold Milleras Nightclub Patron / Man at Benefit (uncredited)
Frank Millsas Florist Truck Driver (uncredited)
William Pullenas Letty's Husband (uncredited)
Harold Huberas Harry Bliss (uncredited)
Dick Elliottas Shaving Man (uncredited)
Sol Murgias Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Mary Treenas Heckler (uncredited)
Ted de Corsiaas Georgie Parker
Leonard Gravesas Tim Coogan
Sophie Tuckeras Sophie Tucker (uncredited)
John Hardingas Johnny Allen (uncredited)
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