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Dir. Vincente Minelli
1958 | US | M/PG | 14+
Runtime: 2 hours, 17 min
Presented in 35mm, courtesy of Park Circus.

Based on the novel by James Jones (From Here to Eternity, The Thin Red Line), Some Came Running is a sweeping, emotionally charged drama about a troubled WWII veteran returning home to confront family wounds, love, and his own restless soul. Starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Shirley MacLaine, the film explores the tension between passion and respectability, loyalty and ambition, in a town obsessed with appearances. Directed by Vincente Minnelli, this CinemaScope classic delivers romance, tragedy, and unforgettable performances that cemented its place in Hollywood history.

Featuring Rob King, Professor, Film and Media Studies

Image credit: (c) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer