The George Raft Story (1961)

Approved 22 Nov 1961 • Biography, Drama • 1h 46m

Dancer George Raft (Ray Danton) finds himself involved with the criminal underworld. After a conflict with gangster boss Frank Donatella (Joe de Santis), he is exiled to Hollywoood, where he wins a role in the film "Scarface" and becomes famous. He lives with actress Lisa Lang (Jayne Mansfield) in a huge villa, but when his mother dies, he deserts her. His career slides downhill until he is offered a part in "Some Like it Hot" and becomes famous again.

Joseph M. Newman
Director

Crane Wilbur, Daniel Mainwaring
Writer

Ray Danton, Jayne Mansfield, Julie London
Starring

Language: English
Awards:
Country: United States
Metacritic Score:
DVD Release Date: 22 Jun 2009
Box Office Total:

5.7

IMDb (292 votes)