The Heart of a Man (1959)
Sailor Frankie Martin is offered a thousand pounds by a millionaire in disguise if he can earn a hundred pounds in a week by honest means. Frankie tries his hand as a boxer, a bouncer and a commissionaire, and finally finds success as a singer. He also falls for the charms of night club chanteuse Julie, and this leads to further success when he wins a recording contract.
Director: Herbert Wilcox
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: August 6, 1959
Cast
- Frankie Vaughan - Frankie Martin
- Anne Heywood - Julie
- Tony Britton - Tony Carlisle
- Anthony Newley - Johnnie
- Michael Medwin - Sid
- George Rose - Charlie
- Peter Sinclair - Bud
- Harold Kasket - Oscar
- Harry Fowler - Razor
- Vanda Hudson - Cha Cha (as Vanda)
Screenplay
- Jack Trevor Story (Screenplay)
- Pamela Bower (Screenplay)
- Rex North (Original Story)
Music: Angela Morley
Cinematography: Reginald H. Wyer
Editing: Basil Warren
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Herbert Wilcox
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Heart of a Man about?
- Sailor Frankie Martin is offered a thousand pounds by a millionaire in disguise if he can earn a hundred pounds in a week by honest means. Frankie tries his hand as a boxer, a bouncer and a commissionaire, and finally finds success as a singer. He also falls for the charms of night club chanteuse Julie, and this leads to further success when he wins a recording contract.
- Who directed The Heart of a Man?
- The Heart of a Man was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
- Who stars in The Heart of a Man?
- The Heart of a Man stars Frankie Vaughan, Anne Heywood, Tony Britton, Anthony Newley, Michael Medwin, George Rose.
- How long is The Heart of a Man?
- The Heart of a Man has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- Where was The Heart of a Man produced?
- The Heart of a Man was produced in United Kingdom.