The Sinatra family put together the definitive film about legendary crooner Frank Sinatra that aired as a four-part miniseries on CBS in November, 1992. “Sinatra,” produced by his daughter Tina Sinatra and reportedly approved by the Chairman of the Board himself, “let it all hang out” and showed his life, warts and all. That includes his life-long friendships with members of organized crime, altercations with photographers, rocky relations with his wives (including adultery), and much more.
The well-written teleplay by William Mastrosimone and Abby Mann flowed smoothly for the four hours of screentime. Director James Steven Sadwith (“Elvis” 2005) kept the big project on track.
Philip Casnoff did well in the title role of Frank Sinatra. He did not try to do an exact imitation, but did capture the essence of his personality. Some of Sinatra’s vocals were recreated by Tom Burlinson.
The massive supporting cast includes Olympia Dukakis and Joe Santos as Dolly and Marty Sinatra, Gina Gershon as Nancy Barbato Sinatra, Marcia Gay Hardin as Ava Gardner, Nina Siemaszko as Mia Farrow, Bob Gunton as Tommy Dorsey, David Raynr as Sammy Davis Jr., Danny Guns as Dean Martin, Shelly Lipkin as Joey Bishop, James F. Kelly as John F. Kennedy, Carol Barbee as Marilyn Maxwell, Rod Steiger as Sam Giancana, Tony Gaetano as Humphrey Bogart, David A. Kimball as Benny Goodman, Jack Betts as Earl Wilson, Leata Galloway as Billie Holliday, Brad Blaisdell as Skitch Henderson, Matthew Posey as Harry James, Patricia Supancic as Nancy Sinatra, Jenny Regli as Tina Sinatra, and Cameron Philip Williams as Frank Sinatra Jr.
The very watchable “Sinatra” from executive producer Tina Sinatra and Warner Bros. Television was nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards, winning two for Directing for a Miniseries or Special (Sadwith) and Costume Design.
Sinatra (1992)
cinema
My Review
The Sinatra family put together the definitive film about legendary crooner Frank Sinatra that aired as a four-part miniseries on CBS in November, 1992. “Sinatra,” produced by his daughter Tina Sinatra and reportedly approved by the Chairman of the Board himself, “let it all hang out” and showed his life, warts and all. That includes his life-long friendships with members of organized crime, altercations with photographers, rocky relations with his wives (including adultery), and much more.
The well-written teleplay by William Mastrosimone and Abby Mann flowed smoothly for the four hours of screentime. Director James Steven Sadwith (“Elvis” 2005) kept the big project on track.
Philip Casnoff did well in the title role of Frank Sinatra. He did not try to do an exact imitation, but did capture the essence of his personality. Some of Sinatra’s vocals were recreated by Tom Burlinson.
The massive supporting cast includes Olympia Dukakis and Joe Santos as Dolly and Marty Sinatra, Gina Gershon as Nancy Barbato Sinatra, Marcia Gay Hardin as Ava Gardner, Nina Siemaszko as Mia Farrow, Bob Gunton as Tommy Dorsey, David Raynr as Sammy Davis Jr., Danny Guns as Dean Martin, Shelly Lipkin as Joey Bishop, James F. Kelly as John F. Kennedy, Carol Barbee as Marilyn Maxwell, Rod Steiger as Sam Giancana, Tony Gaetano as Humphrey Bogart, David A. Kimball as Benny Goodman, Jack Betts as Earl Wilson, Leata Galloway as Billie Holliday, Brad Blaisdell as Skitch Henderson, Matthew Posey as Harry James, Patricia Supancic as Nancy Sinatra, Jenny Regli as Tina Sinatra, and Cameron Philip Williams as Frank Sinatra Jr.
The very watchable “Sinatra” from executive producer Tina Sinatra and Warner Bros. Television was nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards, winning two for Directing for a Miniseries or Special (Sadwith) and Costume Design.