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The Rat Pack

The Rat Pack

They never let the rules get in the way of having fun.

19985.82h 0m

Overview

After a brief flash-forward to Frank Sinatra as an old man, saying "I miss my guys," the movie's main narrative begins during high points in the solo careers of the Rat Pack: Dean Martin has become a big success despite the breakup of his partnership with Jerry Lewis; Sinatra's career is at its peak; Sammy Davis, Jr., is making a comeback after a near fatal car crash, and standup comic Joey Bishop is gaining exposure as an opening act for the other three. The Pack becomes complete when Sinatra reconciles with actor Peter Lawford, who has been ostracized since being seen out publicly with Sinatra's ex-wife, Ava Gardner.

Directed by Rob Cohen
Written by Kario Salem
Produced by Fred C. Caruso
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Top Cast

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Frank Sinatra

Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

Dean Martin

Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Sammy Davis Jr.

Angus Macfadyen

Angus Macfadyen

Peter Lawford

William Petersen

William Petersen

John F. Kennedy

Željko Ivanek

Željko Ivanek

Bobby Kennedy

Bobby Slayton

Bobby Slayton

Joey Bishop

Megan Dodds

Megan Dodds

May Britt

Deborah Kara Unger

Deborah Kara Unger

Ava Gardner

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Rocky Cooper

Themes & Keywords

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About The Rat Pack

The Rat Pack is a drama, tv movie film released in 1998 exploring themes of sailboat, son-in-law, biography, historical figure, racism, wiretapping. Directed by Rob Cohen, it stars Ray Liotta, Joe Mantegna, Don Cheadle. After a brief flash-forward to Frank Sinatra as an old man, saying "I miss my guys," the movie's main narrative begins during high points in the solo careers of the Rat Pack: Dean Martin has become a big success despite the breakup of his partnership with Jerry Lewis; Sinatra's career is at its peak; Sammy Davis, Jr., is making a comeback after a near fatal car crash, and standup comic Joey Bishop is gaining exposure as an opening act for the other three. The Pack becomes complete when Sinatra reconciles with actor Peter Lawford, who has been ostracized since being seen out publicly with Sinatra's ex-wife, Ava Gardner.

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