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Hey, chicky baby--it's a cuckoo thing, ya dig? You, too, will find yourself speaking Rat Pack lingo after watching this made-for-HBO biopic about that brief and shining moment when Camelot met Hoboken-on-the-Pacific. The film does a good job of capturing the heady, anything-goes feel of the late-1950s, early-1960s era when Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and their running buddies ruled Hollywood, Las Vegas, and, it seemed, the world. The story centers on Sinatra's relationship with John F. Kennedy (William F. Petersen) before and after he was elected president. It's not particularly flattering to either man, as Sinatra pimps Kennedy into a relationship with Judith Campbell, at the same time she was the favorite consort of mob boss Sam Giancana. Ray Liotta is a forceful Sinatra (though it's not much of an impression); Joe Mantegna has the look and the sound of the surprisingly sober Dean Martin; and Don Cheadle does a great job as the racially conflicted Sammy Davis Jr. Not great cinema but it's never less than engrossing. --Marshall Fine
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They had ' 'the world on a string' '. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop, known as ' 'The Rat Pack' ' set the style and the pace for 1950's America as the nation roller coastered its way towards the swinging '60s. But can the high life last forever? If Frank and the boys have their way by electing John F. Kennedy, the party has only just begun.
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The Rat Pack Collection (Ocean's 11 / Robin and the 7 Hoods / 4 for Texas)
Starring: Frank Sinatra , Dean Martin , Sammy Davis Jr. , Peter Lawford , and Angie Dickinson Director: Lewis Milestone , Gordon Douglas , and Robert Aldrich Manufacturer: Warner Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000EOTUS0 Release Date: 2006-06-13 |
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4 FOR TEXAS -- Gamblers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are Wild West wild cards. With Anita Ekberg, Ursula Andress, the Three Stooges and Charles Bronson. OCEAN'S 11 -- The kicky original! Sinatra and pals have a sure way to beat Vegas: Rob 5 casinos at once! With Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop and more. ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS -- His kind of town, Chicago is. Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Falk, Bing Crosby and more in a breezy gangster spoof.Customer Reviews:
Rat Pack Collection Box.......2006-08-10
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The Rat Pack
Starring: Ray Liotta , Joe Mantegna , Don Cheadle , Angus Macfadyen , and William Petersen Director: Rob Cohen Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: 630521056X Release Date: 1998-12-22 |
Amazon.com essential video
Hey, chicky baby--it's a cuckoo thing, ya dig? You, too, will find yourself speaking Rat Pack lingo after watching this made-for-HBO biopic about that brief and shining moment when Camelot met Hoboken-on-the-Pacific. The film does a good job of capturing the heady, anything-goes feel of the late-1950s, early-1960s era when Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and their running buddies ruled Hollywood, Las Vegas, and, it seemed, the world. The story centers on Sinatra's relationship with John F. Kennedy (William F. Petersen) before and after he was elected president. It's not particularly flattering to either man, as Sinatra pimps Kennedy into a relationship with Judith Campbell, at the same time she was the favorite consort of mob boss Sam Giancana. Ray Liotta is a forceful Sinatra (though it's not much of an impression); Joe Mantegna has the look and the sound of the surprisingly sober Dean Martin; and Don Cheadle does a great job as the racially conflicted Sammy Davis Jr. Not great cinema but it's never less than engrossing. --Marshall FineDescription
They had ' 'the world on a string' '. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop, known as ' 'The Rat Pack' ' set the style and the pace for 1950's America as the nation roller coastered its way towards the swinging '60s. But can the high life last forever? If Frank and the boys have their way by electing John F. Kennedy, the party has only just begun.Customer Reviews:
Sinatra's Beautiful voice.......2007-02-05
awesome!.......2006-08-11
A swing(er) and a stand up triple........2006-01-17
Could have been a great movie.......2005-11-11
The RAT PACK HBO version.......2005-09-15
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Sinatra & the Rat Pack: The Story Behind the Original Movie Ocean's 11
Starring: Sinatra , Martin , Davis , and Lawford Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006I03U Release Date: 2002-07-30 |
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In 1960, if you were looking for the absolute definition of "cool," you would look no further than Frank Sinatra and his infamous Rat Pack - Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop - and if you wanted to find that Rat Pack, you only had to look to Las Vegas. Rare footage and vintage newsreels takes a look into the making of the original Ocean's 11 movie.B&W/Color
Running Time: 70 mins.
Customer Reviews:
love it!.......2006-12-01
Sinatra's Rat Pack.......2005-09-13
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The Rat Pack's Las Vegas
Starring: Various Artists Manufacturer: White Star ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005YUOE Release Date: 2002-01-29 |
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Join Frank, Dino, Sammy, Joey and Peter in the "Rat Pack's Las Vegas." This unique program traces the history of the Rat Pack, beginning with Frank Sinatra's solo stint as a Vegas headliner when his movie and recording careers crumbled, to his famous "summits" with the rest of the pack at the fabled Sands "A Place in the Sun" Hotel, to the triumphant on-location filming of the Pack's "Ocean's 11" (which showcased as many stars as could make it to Vegas during the filming). The program features rare footage of the Pack in action at the Sands' Copa Room as well as rare stills of John F. Kennedy and other Kennedy Era luminaries. The program also offers frank discussions of the racism that dominated Las Vegas in the 1950's - and Frank Sinatra's heroic efforts to end it for his good friend Sammy Davis Jr. From the birth of the Sands to its razing to make way for today's fabulous Venetian Resort Hotel, the "Rat Pack's Las Vegas" showcases the men and times that buils the myth - and mystique - of America's No. 1 tourist destination.Customer Reviews:
GOOD MOVIE.......2007-04-10
teh rat pack dvd.......2005-09-13
Good except for The Peter Lawford Bashing Casino Worker!.......2004-09-09
No no no. This is a big, long ad for Las Vegas........2004-01-30
You're much better off picking up the 2-disc Rat Pack DVD produced by the History Channel. That documentary is much more thorough, contains many more interviews with people who knew the Pack intimately (Tony Curtis, Angie Dickinson, etc.) and, by the way, is a few bucks cheaper! Stay away from this piece discount bin piece of trash.
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The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas
Director: Mitch Sebastian Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AYEIEK Release Date: 2005-10-18 |
Product Description
Ring-a-ding-ding! Frank, Sammy and Dean are three of the most familiar names in entertainment, and now the magic is back in this splashy night of their biggest hits!Customer Reviews:
Terrific Show !!.......2006-10-11
no frank or sam? I didn't read the top of the box! :(.......2006-06-02
This Is Vegas Baby!.......2006-02-07
ring-a-ding-SCAM!.......2006-01-21
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Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Man of the Hour: Frank Sinatra!
Manufacturer: Guthy Renker ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000MYPXR4 |
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The Rat Pack Collection
Starring: Rat Pack Collection Manufacturer: WHITE STAR ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006JMLJ8 Release Date: 2005-01-25 |
Product Description
A magnificent collection of archival footage, photos, interviews and reminiscences about these three giants of American entertainment. As seen on public television.Frank Sinatra The Man and the Myth
Frank Sinatra...he was perhaps the greatest entertainer in the history of American popular culture. This film features a revealing, honest and comprehensive portrait of this American legend from his boyhood in Hoboken, New Jersey through his phenomenal career as a singer and actor. This is an intimate portrait of Sinatra that explores the motivations behind how he lived his life.
Dean Martin The One And Only
He was a beloved American icon....Dean Martin, the coolest, the most debonair, the smoothest. This film is a loving and moving tribute to one of the most admired, idolized and accomplished entertainers the world has ever known. No other entertainer in history so thoroughly conquered the fields of recording, live performances, television and movies as did Dino....not even his good friend Frank Sinatra. Features superb footage and photos of Dino from throughout his life and career, as well as rare interview segments with Dean himself.
Sammy Davis Jr. One Cool Cat
Sammy Davis Jr.: One Cool Cat is a warm and affectionate, detailed and thoroughly entertaining look at the life and career of this American icon. Through the use of rarely seen archival footage and photos, as well as interviews with those who knew him best, Sammy Davis Jr. is in the spotlight once again.
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1 + 1 + 1 only equals 3.......2005-01-21
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Rat Pack: The True Stories of the Original Kings of Cool
Starring: Collector's Choice Manufacturer: A&E Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005MKO9 Release Date: 2001-08-28 |
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In the heyday of Vegas, the Rat Pack--Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop--were royalty. This series uses performance clips, archival footage and home movies to profile the legendary band of playboys who left their mark on American culture. Get the inside scoop from people like Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle, Angie Dickinson and others, and thrill to never-before-seen footage from events like the Kennedy Inaugural gala, where even the King of Camelot was outshone by the boys of the Rat Pack.Customer Reviews:
excellent.......2005-09-06
The "Summit" Continues.......2004-09-07
Great Documentary.......2004-01-26
First three tapes great, forth bad........2002-09-24
A Rat Pack must, but DVD lacks extras.......2002-08-08
Narrated by Danny Aiello, this series delves deep into the lives and personalities of the four main Rat Pack players: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Peter Lawford. Very little is given on Joey Bishop (the 5th member). Along with the rise and fall of these greats and all the troubles in between, we are also treated to some detailed background histories on Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis, and Frank Sinatra and Hollywood legend Ava Gardner (Frank's 2nd wife). There's a bit to detail Peter Lawford's life and loves as well and how he gets wrapped up into the Kennedy family and a triangle with Frank.
This series is filled with rare footage highlighting many points (and again lows) in each of their careers, and there are many great stories told in interview style by Angie Dickinson, Tony Curtis, Milton Berle, singer Keely Smith and many other legendary singers and actors. Mixed into these interviews are serious and sometimes comical stories on practical jokes, heated tensions, personal issues of the group and spotlights on others that traveled at times with the Rat Pack including mobster Sonny Dimato and Jimmy Durante.
The 4 episodes do their best to keep things chronological; however, (and for obvious reasons) do jump around from time to time only to paint a nice solid picture of a story that may span years. The series in total seems to focus primarily on Sinatra, and interlaces his story with the others.
All in all an excellent series though Joey Bishop gets the short end of the stick in this biography, but really....it is about Frank, Dean, and Sammy isn't it?
However, I was a bit disappointed with the lack of any extras for a DVD. When this show was being produced, you know A&E had tons of more footage, interviews, and information they had to edit out for a hour long episode. With the amount of space on a DVD, they could have easily supplied a photo gallery, a snazzy interactive or animated menu, and I would have loved to seen some un-edited clips of some concerts or `Summit' highlights, but alas, A&E Biography opted to do just a direct transfer of the VHS episodes to DVD....a shame. It would have been really nice if they included an episode of the Dean Martin show, or a Sinatra special or even filmographies of the Rat Pack players.
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Famous Rat Pack Movies (Little Moon & Judd McGraw / At War With The Army / Suddenly)
Starring: Frank Sinatra , Sterling Hayden , James Gleason , Nancy Gates , and Kim Charney Director: Lewis Allen , Hal Walker , and Bernard Girard Manufacturer: Bfs Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005N5S0 Release Date: 2001-10-09 |
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3 Great Movies on 1 DVD. Star Power, Exciting Genre with Extras on each DVD.Customer Reviews:
Good old movies.......2007-06-12
Famous Rat Pack Movies.......2006-08-03
this is a waste of time!!!.......2006-06-24
One classic, two duds.......2005-01-02
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Rat Pack Sings: Frank, Sammy and Dean
Starring: The Rat Pack Manufacturer: PASSPORT VIDEO ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007727SY Release Date: 2005-03-08 |
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Disc One:Dino Crocetti - better known as Dean Martin - was the very definition of the word "cool." Founding member of the Rat Pack, half of the hysterical team of Martin & Lewis, and, above all, crooner extraordinaire. This fabulous compilation of full-length songs lets you hear and see why there was nobody quite like Dino.
Songs Include:
Memories Are Made Of This (Dehr-Gilkyson-Miller) EMI Blackwood Almost LIke Being In Love (Lerner-Loewe) EMI Music If You Were The Only Girl (Grey-Ayer) Warner Bros. You Made Me Love You (J. Mccarthy & J. Monaco) When You're Smilin' (Fisher-Goodwin-Shay) EMI Mills One For My Baby And One More For The Road (Arlen-Mercer) Harwin Music Oh Marie, Oh Marie (Prima) Larry Spier Inc. Too Young (Dee-Lippman) Aria Music The Isle Of Capri (Grosz-Kennedy) Universal Polygram I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter (Young-Ahlert) Ahlert Music There Goes My Heart (Davis-Silver) Warner Chappell Louise (Robin Whiting) Famous Music Love Me With All Of Your Heart (Martinoli-Rigual-Skylar) Aprs Mexico I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine (Davis) Universal It's Easy To Remember (Rodgers-Hart) Famous Music I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (Adams-Hough-Howard) Jerry Vogel Would I Love You (Russel-Spina) Harrison Music Dino's Theme (Britt) Maj Music
Disc Two:
Frank Sinatra was a fabulous singer - there's no question about that. He was also a generous singer, giving credit where credit was due to all of the musicians, arrangers, and conductors that he worked with over the years. But Frank reserved his greatest respect and admiration for the songwriters who fashioned the wonderful words and marvelous melodies that he sang. In turn, the lyricists and composers were thrilled when Sinatra would put his unique interpretive stamp on their work. In this remarkable collection of full-length songs from Sinatra's Golden Age (1943 - 1959), Frank lends his special magic to the works of IRVING BERLIN, JEROME KERN, RODGERS & HART, HAROLD ARLEN, HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JOHNNY MERCER, OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, and many others.
I've Got The World On A String (Arlen / Koehler) MCA Music Stardust (Hoagy Carmichael) EMI / Mills Music I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm (Irving Berlin) Berlin Music Ol' Man River (Kern / Hammerstein) Harms & Co. Fly Me To The Moon (Bart Howard) TRO Music Last Night When We Were Young (Arlen / Harburg) Next Decade Music I'll Never Smile Again (Ruth Lowe) MCA Music When You're Smiling (Fisher / Goodwin / Shay) EMI / Mills Music My Romanc (Rodgers & Hart) Harms & Co. Hello Young Lovers (Rodgers & Hammerstein) Rodgers & Hammerstein Music Oh! Look At Me Now (Bushkin / Devries) Richmond Org. That Old Black Magic (Arlen / Mercer) Famous Music Co. Talk To Me (Snyder / Kahan / Vallee) Barton Music It Had To Be You (Kahn / Jones) Songwriters Guild Luck Be A Lady (Frank Loesser) MPL Music High Hopes (Cahn / Van Heusen) Marville Music Co. Angel Eyes (Matt Dennis / Earl Brent) Dorsey Bros. Music Frank's Song Performed By Steve Blackwood (Britt) Maj Music
Disc Three:
Sammy Davis Jr. may well have been the most versatile man in the history of show business. He could dance, do impressions, turn in stellar performances in both comedy and drama on Broadway and in film, and was a founding member of the legendary Rat Pack.
In this remarkable DVD, you'll see what his best remembered for: It's SAMMY DAVIS JR. SINGING AT HIS BEST; a collection of some of Sammy's greatest and most-enduring hits.
No fan of pop, jazz - or the Rat Pack - should miss out!
Songs Include:
You Rascal You Hey There The Birth Of The Blues Because Of You This Could Be The Start Of Something New Toot Toot Tootsie My Shining Hour Who Can I Turn To I've Got You Under My Skin You Came A Long Way From St. Louis One For My Baby There's A Boat Dat's Leaving Soon For New York Shall We Dance Swingin' For Sammy (Performed by the Brittband)
Customer Reviews:
One + One + One Only Equals Three.......2006-10-23
"Frank, Dean & Sammy...Rat Pack Sings ~ Passport Video".......2006-07-06
Read this before you buy it!.......2005-12-07
these Cats truly threw down.......2005-05-02
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