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
CinematographyBrian Pearson
Editor Tina Hirsch
Running time96 minutes
Production companyRon Ziskin Productions Inc.
Release
Original network Showtime
Original release2003 (2003)

Stealing Sinatra is a 2003 American 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]

Contents

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

Cast

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References

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  2. "Stealing Sinatra – Emmy Awards & Nominations". Emmys. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  3. "Showtime's 'Stealing Sinatra' is wacky fun". Today. Retrieved 13 March 2020.