In 1955, Frank Sinatra stars as Frankie Machine, a former drug addict who tries to kick his habit after serving time in prison. As he navigates his way back into the underworld of crime and addiction, Frankie finds solace in an unlikely place: music - specifically, playing the drums for a big band. With Eleanor Parker's captivating portrayal of his high-maintenance wife Zosh, who harbors a dark secret, and Kim Novak's charming performance as his former flame Molly, Sinatra proves he has versatility as an actor, delivering a nuanced and compelling portrayal of a man struggling to stay clean in a world that seems determined to pull him back down.