1955119 minDrama, Crime 7.1
When illegal card dealer and recovering heroin addict Frankie Machine gets out of prison, he decides to straighten up. Armed with nothing but an old drum set, Frankie tries to get honest work as a drummer. But when his former employer and his old drug dealer re-enter his life, Frankie finds it hard to stay clean and eventually finds himself succumbing to his old habits.
Editor's Verdict
❌NO
"This film is a serious drama about addiction and crime. The only detected element is a 'Holiday Release,' which is irrelevant to the narrative content. There are no meaningful Christmas settings, plot drivers, themes, or iconography."
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🎄 Notable Elements
Holiday Release
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