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Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

2006·Movie
1h 30min
66
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor1

World

A real life story and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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"Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer" is a feature-length documentary. In this entertaining look at the legendary singer's life, hosted by two-time Grammy award singer Lou Rawls, Frankie tells his own story. Classic archive footage of the great performances of the past has been painstakingly collected, and new interview material shot with distinguished guests such as Clint Eastwood,Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Dick Clark, Ringo Starr, Patti Page, Pat Boone, Maria Cole, Mitch Miller, Michel Legrand, John Williams, Kay Starr, Jack Jones, Herb Jeffries, Peter Marshall, Howard Keel, Terry Moore, Lucy Marlow, Sammy Nestico, and A.C. Lyles. From Dick Clark's American Bandstand to The Bob Hope Show, from Rawhide to Blazing Saddles, from the Ed Sullivan Show to Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, audiences will journey through the life of one of the most popular male vocalists of all time.
Biographical DocumentaryMusical HistoryClassic SingerArchival FootageNostalgic TributeShowbiz LegendsAmerican MusicInformativeMusic-CentricHistorical Perspective

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Is Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer?

1 h 30 min

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer in?

English

It was made in English.