This movie chronicles the exploits of the Rat Pack, focusing on the election of 1960 and its aftermath.
The central theme of this movie is the price of social advancement. The central focus of this story are the stories of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and Peter Lawford, and the heavy price they pay for social advancement.
America is a place where you have the opportunity to become anything you want, as long as you know your place, and all three characters learn that lesson the hard way. Each one rises above their station in life, through connections, talent and marriage, but each one realizes the price he has to pay to for their advancement. Frank becomes a fixer, Sammy becomes a joke, and Peter becomes a messenger. Each one realizes the price they have to pay, some take it better than others. Everything has a price in this world, especially that which you crave the most.
Good commentary on life in the 60s, and perhaps today. Another excellent HBO production worth watching.
The central theme of this movie is the price of social advancement. The central focus of this story are the stories of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and Peter Lawford, and the heavy price they pay for social advancement.
America is a place where you have the opportunity to become anything you want, as long as you know your place, and all three characters learn that lesson the hard way. Each one rises above their station in life, through connections, talent and marriage, but each one realizes the price he has to pay to for their advancement. Frank becomes a fixer, Sammy becomes a joke, and Peter becomes a messenger. Each one realizes the price they have to pay, some take it better than others. Everything has a price in this world, especially that which you crave the most.
Good commentary on life in the 60s, and perhaps today. Another excellent HBO production worth watching.