The Emmy-winning telefilm about singer/actor Frank Sinatra's remarkable life, with over two-dozen Sinatra standards and a remarkable cast headed by Philip Casnoff, Olympia Dukakis, and Marcia Gay Harden. Year: 1992 Directo... more »r: James Sadwith Starring: Philip Casnoff, Olympia Dukakis, Joe Santos« less
Judith M. from VIRGINIA BCH, VA Reviewed on 5/17/2008...
Growing up in the 50's we were certainly aware of Frank Sinatra. His youngest daughter produced this movie of his biography. My husband and I thought it was excellent. We enjoyed how she incorporated the songs he sang with the period of his life.
Movie Reviews
It's About Time!!!!!
Elizabeth Kadavi | Belleville, Illinois United States | 04/18/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've been waiting for this miniseries to come out to DVD for the longest time!! (I've almost wore out the copy that I taped when it was on CBS in the early 90's) Truthfully,I almost thought that it would never make it to DVD-but was VERY,VERY pleasantly suprised to see that it is finally coming!! Based on the book written by Tina Sinatra about her father.(Also a very good read!)With a cast of top-notch actors who turn in steller performances,this is definately one of the best miniseries,if not THE best that I have ever seen!!!"
This is a GREAT representation of Sinatra's life
Sallie A. Martin | OK | 06/29/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the most detailed and accurate documentary of Frank Sinatra out there. Tina Sinatra, his daughter was a producer of this film so it is as close to the real thing as it gets.Philip Casnoff has the opportunity to be Frank, and does so very well. He is VERY believable. You can tell that he took time to study Frank very hard because he picked up his accent and body movements. This film starts well, at the beginning! It shows the odds that were against him and his great desire to sing. He begins his career in the Hoboken 4, and sings "Shine" which becomes somewhat a hit. The 4 hour long movie goes through his life, depicting his rise to stardom as he sings with Harry James, and Tommy Dorsey. It also takes you through many loves and many movies that he filmed like On the Town, and Pal Joey. The film even portrays the acedemy award ceremony where he wins best oscar for From Here To Eternity. When I watched this movie, I felt like I was really watching Frank's life being lived in front of me. You hear his music all throughout the film. After you watch Sinatra, check out a book and cd set called Frank Sinatra An American Legend. The cd contains most of the music that he sang in the movie as well as commericals and promotions that he did!If you have always wanted to know how Frank lived it, checks this movie out. It is as realistic as it gets."
Kudos to Tina
Sallie A. Martin | 01/09/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"At first, I thought Casnoff was a poor choice...after all, who could possibly play Sinatra, a cultural institution? I should've trusted his daughter to choose the right actor. Philip Casnoff was perfect. Each time I see the film, I like him better and better. There was an edge to his portrayal that fits the Sinatra who lives in my head. I thought Gina Gershon was wonderful as the long-suffering Nancy Sinatra, Sr."
EXCELLENT MOVIE
walter flakus | Macomb, ILMacomb, IL USA | 02/06/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I thought this to be an excllent first rate movie about the fabulous singer's life. Fine performances by all the actors who also had many physical characteristics of those they portrayed. Phillip Casnoff did a fine job as Sinatra with none of the excesses the part might have encouraged in a lesser actor.I've always like Nina Siemaszko (Mia Farrow) since I first saw her on Showtime's Red Shoe Diaries.It's too bad the film didn't receive more attention from critics. Even though made for TV, it is on par with many Hollwood movies."
Good enough to have been a real movie
ThePenguinKing | CA | 03/26/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I don't know a whole lot about Frank Sinatra, so I don't know how accurate it is. However, I enjoyed this very much. It's a little lengthy (over 4 hours) because it was a made for TV special or movie or something, but it does not drag on. His childhood and early career are told very well. However it speeds up too much at the end, attempting to explain his Kennedy and mafia connections but failing. Its still worth watching if you wanna know about him and what he did."