Frank and Ava (2018)

In the year 1949, the glimmering world of Hollywood finds itself entranced by an intoxicating, tumultuous romance between Frank Sinatra, a once-revered icon spiraling into oblivion, and Ava Gardner, MGM's sizzling starlet. The film "Frank and Ava" (2018), skillfully directed by Michael Oblowitz, explores the tense undercurrents of desire and desperation that define this complex relationship. Frank Sinatra, the heartthrob who once held millions of "bobby soxers" under his spell, is on the precipice of his career's downfall. The golden "Voice" that enchanted audiences is now compromised by a vocal cord hemorrhage, while his reputation is tarnished by allegations of Mafia connections, political sympathies, and extramarital affairs. Amidst this personal crisis, Sinatra encounters Gardner, a woman as fiery and unyielding as himself, with whom he shares a potent cocktail of passionate love, whiskey, stubbornness, and sexual indiscretions. As Sinatra grapples with his fading stardom, he becomes obsessed with the role of Private Angelo Maggio in Columbia Picture's "From Here to Eternity." This coveted role represents a glimmer of hope, a lifeline to resurrect his crumbling career. Despite being a long shot, Sinatra tenaciously pursues the role, navigating a wave of personal upheavals including divorcing his wife, Nancy, and entering a volatile marriage with Gardner. Their relationship, fueled by infidelity, suspicion, and personal tragedies, is relentlessly scrutinized and parodied by the press, adding another layer of tension to their already strained bond. Yet, it is within this chaos that Gardner becomes Sinatra's salvation, breaking him to save him. Filmed at iconic locations in Rome, Italy, Hollywood, CA, and Sinatra's Palm Springs home, "Frank and Ava" brilliantly brings to life this real-life Hollywood saga. The film introduces Rico Simonini and Emily Elicia Low in the title roles and features a stellar ensemble cast, including Eric Roberts, Lukas Haas, Richard Portnow, Domenick Lombardozzi, Neil Sandilands, Jonathan Silverman, Terry Moore, and the legendary Harry Dean Stanton in his final film appearance. "Frank and Ava" unravels an untold chapter of Sinatra's life, spotlighting the woman who stood at the center of his storm and the dream that kept him clinging on. This is a tale steeped in passion, despair, and resilience, a story set against the backdrop of Hollywood's golden age, and a testament to the transformative power of love.

Frank and Ava is a drama movie featuring Rico Simonini.

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