Stealing Sinatra

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Stealing Sinatra
Written by Howard Korder
Directed by Ron Underwood
Starring David Arquette
William H. Macy
James Russo
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Music by John Powell
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerRose Lam
CinematographyBrian Pearson
Editor Tina Hirsch
Running time96 minutes
Production companyRon Ziskin Productions Inc.
Original release
Network Showtime
Release2003 (2003)

Stealing Sinatra is a 2003 American biographical comedy-drama television film directed by Ron Underwood and starring David Arquette and William H. Macy. Macy was nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance. [1] [2]

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The film tells the story of the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr. by Barry Keenan. [3]

Cast

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References

  1. "Grant Gustin Will Kidnap Frank Sinatra Jr. in New Film". Bleeding Cool. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  2. "Stealing Sinatra – Emmy Awards & Nominations". Emmys. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  3. "Showtime's 'Stealing Sinatra' is wacky fun". Today. 23 April 2004. Retrieved 13 March 2020.