The Rat Pack

"They never let the rules get in the way of having fun."

1998 2h 0m EN

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5.9

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6.6

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★5.9TMDB · 45★6.6IMDB · 3,285

Drama

Synopsis

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After a brief flash-forward to Frank Sinatra as an old man, saying "I miss my guys," the movie's main narrative begins during high points in the solo careers of the Rat Pack: Dean Martin has become a big success despite the breakup of his partnership with Jerry Lewis; Sinatra's career is at its peak; Sammy Davis, Jr., is making a comeback after a near fatal car crash, and standup comic Joey Bishop is gaining exposure as an opening act for the other three. The Pack becomes complete when Sinatra reconciles with actor Peter Lawford, who has been ostracized since being seen out publicly with Sinatra's ex-wife, Ava Gardner.

“They never let the rules get in the way of having fun.”

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Cast

Ray Liotta
Frank Sinatra
Joe Mantegna
Dean Martin
Don Cheadle
Sammy Davis Jr.
Angus Macfadyen
Peter Lawford
William L. Petersen
John F. Kennedy
Željko Ivanek
Bobby Kennedy
Bobby Slayton
Joey Bishop
Megan Dodds
May Britt

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rob Cohen
Writers: Kario Salem
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rob Cohen, shot by Shane Hurlbut. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mark Adler. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Eric A. Sears shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ray Liotta and Joe Mantegna and Don Cheadle carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "They never let the rules get in the way of having fun.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0146165 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Rob Cohen directs. Shane Hurlbut behind the camera. Mark Adler scores. Eric A. Sears cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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128 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Rob Cohen, shot by Shane Hurlbut. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Mark Adler. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Eric A. Sears shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ray Liotta and Joe Mantegna and Don Cheadle carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "They never let the rules get in the way of having fun.".
7IMDB entry: tt0146165 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.