Career (1959)
Playwright James Lee adapted his off-Broadway play for the screen in this high-strung adaptation, directed by Joseph Anthony. In this simplistic, backroom show-business-success saga, Anthony Franciosa plays Sam, a struggling young actor who will forsake his family and take any type of menial job in order to become a Broadway star. Dean Martin is on hand as Maury, an aspiring director also trying to claw his way up the ladder of success. When Maury gets his big break, Sam wants a part in his show, but when Maury, who is unwilling to cast Sam in the production, turns down Sam's request, Sam seduces and marries Maury's girlfriend (Shirley MacLaine). In spite of everything, Maury wants his girl back, and Sam agrees to a divorce on the stipulation that Maury cast him as the star in his next show. Once again, Maury reneges and, before Sam can exact his revenge, Uncle Sam comes to the rescue and he is drafted into the army.
Cast
- Dean Martin - Maurice 'Maury' Novak
- Anthony Franciosa - Sam Lawson
- Shirley MacLaine - Sharon Kensington
- Carolyn Jones - Shirley Drake
- Joan Blackman - Barbara Lawson Helmsley
- Robert Middleton - Robert Kensington
- Donna Douglas - Marjorie Burke
- Jerry Paris - Allan Burke
- Frank McHugh - Charlie Gallagher
- Chuck Wassil - Eric Peters
Screenplay
- James Lee (Screenplay)
- Philip Stong (Novel)
- James Lee (Theatre Play)
- Bert Granet
- Dalton Trumbo
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath
Keywords
divorce, miscarriage
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Career about?
- Playwright James Lee adapted his off-Broadway play for the screen in this high-strung adaptation, directed by Joseph Anthony. In this simplistic, backroom show-business-success saga, Anthony Franciosa plays Sam, a struggling young actor who will forsake his family and take any type of menial job in order to become a Broadway star. Dean Martin is on hand as Maury, an aspiring director also trying to claw his way up the ladder of success. When Maury gets his big break, Sam wants a part in his show, but when Maury, who is unwilling to cast Sam in the production, turns down Sam's request, Sam seduces and marries Maury's girlfriend (Shirley MacLaine). In spite of everything, Maury wants his girl back, and Sam agrees to a divorce on the stipulation that Maury cast him as the star in his next show. Once again, Maury reneges and, before Sam can exact his revenge, Uncle Sam comes to the rescue and he is drafted into the army.
- Who directed Career?
- Career was directed by Joseph Anthony.
- Who stars in Career?
- Career stars Dean Martin, Anthony Franciosa, Shirley MacLaine, Carolyn Jones, Joan Blackman, Robert Middleton.
- How long is Career?
- Career has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Career?
- Career is a Drama film.
- Where was Career produced?
- Career was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Career?
- The themes of Career include: Divorce Process and Aftermath.