In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game.
- Charles LondonMay 25, 2025This mostly enjoyable film adaptation of the classic Broadway production is well dotted with memorable musical numbers and playful choreography. It also features good cinematography with colorful costumes and sets. It's not perfect, however. I would contend that some of the talking scenes stretch on too long, slowing the pace of the film. I would also point out that while Marlon Brando is convincing as Sky Masterson, his singing voice, though adequate for most songs, just isn't strong enough to belt out "Luck Be a Lady". I believe Frank Sinatra lobbied for that part but was instead cast as Nathan Detroit. In a twist of irony, Sinatra would go on to score a hit with that very song about a decade later. I can't justifiably put the movie up against a live stage version, but all things considered, it's worth a bowl of popcorn on a Saturday night at home.
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Guys and Dolls was released on December 23, 1955.
Guys and Dolls was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Guys and Dolls has a runtime of 2h 29m.
Guys and Dolls was produced by Samuel Goldwyn.
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game.
The key characters in Guys and Dolls are Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando), Sarah Brown (Jean Simmons), Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra).
Guys and Dolls is rated Not Rated.
Guys and Dolls is a Comedy, Musical, Crime film.
Guys and Dolls has an audience rating of 8.3 out of 10.
Guys and Dolls had a budget of $5.5M.
Guys and Dolls has made $6.9M at the box office.