Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra) has a problem. He runs a gambling busniess in New York. But gambling is illegal, and he needs to raise $1000 in one day so he can use Joey Biltmore's garage as his place of business. In desperation, Nathan bets gambler Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) that he can't take Salvation Army Sergeant Sarah Brown (Jane Simmons) to Havana for dinner. There was never a more unlikely pair than Miss Sarah and Sky - but then, love is often found in unlikely places.
Pros: I
love Sky Masterson. Not exactly sure why, but I do. Miss Sarah is also one of my favorite characters ever. Nathan's girlfriend Adelaide (Vivian Blaine) is great (except for her dance scenes). The music is awesome, and I always laugh all through the movie.
Cons: Okay, Marlon Brando was not cut out to be in a musical. And Frank Sinatra was not cut out to be an actor. I generally skip both Adelaide's dance scenes and the bar in Cuba because they're a little off-color.
My Rating: T (mild sexual references)
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