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1955 · 149 min · NR

Guys and Dolls

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz · Comedy, Crime, Romance

Guys and Dolls (1955) is a Comedy film, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz set in New York City and Havana during the 1950s. It runs 149 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Frank Loesser
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Sr.
Cast
Marlon BrandoJean SimmonsFrank SinatraVivian BlaineRobert KeithStubby KayeB.S. PullyJohnny Silver

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityHavana
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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