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  • The George Raft Story (1961)
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    106 min | Biography, Drama
The George Raft Story (1961)
Approved
106 min | Biography, Drama

Dancer George Raft (Ray Danton) finds himself involved with the criminal underworld. After a conflict with gangster boss Frank Donatella (Joe de Santis), he is exiled to Hollywoood, where he wins a role in the film "Scarface" and becomes ...See moreDancer George Raft (Ray Danton) finds himself involved with the criminal underworld. After a conflict with gangster boss Frank Donatella (Joe de Santis), he is exiled to Hollywoood, where he wins a role in the film "Scarface" and becomes famous. He lives with actress Lisa Lang (Jayne Mansfield) in a huge villa, but when his mother dies, he deserts her. His career slides downhill until he is offered a part in "Some Like it Hot" and becomes famous again. Written by alfiehitchie See less
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Director
Writer
Crane Wilbur (screenplay)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Carl E. Guthrie (as Carl Guthrie)
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Release date
Nov 22, 1961 (United States)

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Cast

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86 cast members
Name Known for
Ray Danton
George Raft George Raft   See fewer
Jayne Mansfield
Lisa Lang Lisa Lang   See fewer
Julie London
Sheila Patton Sheila Patton   See fewer
Barrie Chase
June Tyler June Tyler   See fewer
Barbara Nichols
Texas Guinan Texas Guinan   See fewer
Frank Gorshin
Moxie Cusack Moxie Cusack   See fewer
Margo Moore
Ruth Harris Ruth Harris   See fewer
Brad Dexter
Benny 'Bugsy' Siegal Benny 'Bugsy' Siegal   See fewer
Neville Brand
Al Capone Al Capone   See fewer
Robert Strauss
Frenchie Frenchie   See fewer
Joe De Santis
Frankie Donatella Frankie Donatella   See fewer
Jack Lambert
Jerry Fitzpatrick Jerry Fitzpatrick   See fewer
Argentina Brunetti
Mrs. Raft Mrs. Raft   See fewer
Tony Reese
Master of Ceremonies Team Master of Ceremonies Team   See fewer
Pepper Davis
Master of Ceremonies Team Master of Ceremonies Team   See fewer
Cecile Rogers
Charleston Dancer Charleston Dancer   See fewer
Betty Curtis
Performer Performer   See fewer
Murvyn Vye
Johnny Fuller Johnny Fuller   See fewer
David Ahdar
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited) Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Aldrich
Dance Hall Bouncer (uncredited) Dance Hall Bouncer (uncredited)   See fewer
Leon Alton
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited) Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Tol Avery
Wilson Mizner, the Wit (uncredited) Wilson Mizner, the Wit (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Bacon
Club Patron (uncredited) Club Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Bermudez
Castro Officer (uncredited) Castro Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
John Bleifer
Mr. Raft (uncredited) Mr. Raft (uncredited)   See fewer
Chet Brandenburg
Studio Employee (uncredited) Studio Employee (uncredited)   See fewer
Wally Brown
Mike Jones (uncredited) Mike Jones (uncredited)   See fewer
Vera Burnett
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Patricia Casey
Night Club Dancer (uncredited) Night Club Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
James Chione
Young Hood (uncredited) Young Hood (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Christopher
Character (uncredited) Character (uncredited)   See fewer
George Cisar
Markham (uncredited) Markham (uncredited)   See fewer
John Clark
Producer (uncredited) Producer (uncredited)   See fewer
John Close
Plainclothesman (uncredited) Plainclothesman (uncredited)   See fewer
John Damler
District Attorney's Man (uncredited) District Attorney's Man (uncredited)   See fewer
George DeNormand
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited) Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Tony Di Milo
Armed Guard (uncredited) Armed Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Alice Foote
Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
George Ford
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited) Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Joseph Forte
Clerk (uncredited) Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Ernie Freeman
Jose (uncredited) Jose (uncredited)   See fewer
Bobby Gilbert
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Seamon Glass
Jack McGurk aka McGurn (uncredited) Jack McGurk aka McGurn (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Golden
Driver (uncredited) Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Joseph J. Greene
Fat Man (uncredited) Fat Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Myron Healey
Joel Creelman (uncredited) Joel Creelman (uncredited)   See fewer
Darlene Hendricks
Pretty Girl (uncredited) Pretty Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Stuart Holmes
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited) Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Tenen Holtz
Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Roy Jenson
Biggie (uncredited) Biggie (uncredited)   See fewer
Kenner G. Kemp
Film Crew Man (uncredited) Film Crew Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Art Lewis
Emmett (uncredited) Emmett (uncredited)   See fewer
Saverio LoMedico
Cuban Man (uncredited) Cuban Man (uncredited)   See fewer
J. Edward McKinley
Studio Head (uncredited) Studio Head (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom McNamara
Spokesman Cop (uncredited) Spokesman Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
William Meader
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Max Mellinger
Fat Man (uncredited) Fat Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Troy Melton
Truck Driver (uncredited) Truck Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Emile Meyer
Detective Captain (uncredited) Detective Captain (uncredited)   See fewer
Harold Miller
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Ernesto Molinari
Captain of Waiters (uncredited) Captain of Waiters (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Morton
Crew Member (uncredited) Crew Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Forbes Murray
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
William H. O'Brien
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Monty O'Grady
Bar Patron (uncredited) Bar Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Francisco Ortega
Cuban Officer (uncredited) Cuban Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Perry
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Quinn
Gateman (uncredited) Gateman (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Rapport
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Anthony Redondo
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Joyce Rees
Night Club Dancer (uncredited) Night Club Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Tony Regan
Croupier (uncredited) Croupier (uncredited)   See fewer
Andy Romano
Actor Playing Capone (uncredited) Actor Playing Capone (uncredited)   See fewer
Wally Rose
Truck Driver (uncredited) Truck Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Carol Russell
Night Club Dancer (uncredited) Night Club Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Jeffrey Sayre
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Scott Seaton
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited) Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Stephen Soldi
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited) Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael St. Angel
Mustached Patron (uncredited) Mustached Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Roy Thomas
Stage Guard (uncredited) Stage Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Warren
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Marvin Willens
Truck Driver (uncredited) Truck Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Shirley Yelm
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
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