Name: The Rat Pack
Director: Rob Cohen
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1998-08-22
Duration: 2 h
Cast: Ray Liotta, Joe Mantegna, Don Cheadle, Angus Macfadyen

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The Rat Pack (1998)

Runtime120 min

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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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The Rat Pack (1998) is a television movie directed by Rob Cohen that dramatizes the lives and careers of the iconic Rat Pack members - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Joey Bishop. While the film received mixed reviews from critics, it provided an informative and entertaining look at the peak of the group's success and the personal dynamics within the ensemble.

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Fans of 1990s ensemble dramas and the legendary performers of the Rat Pack will find much to enjoy in this captivating 1998 television film directed by Rob Cohen. With standout performances from Ray Liotta, Joe Mantegna, and Don Cheadle, The Rat Pack offers an intimate glimpse into the lives and careers of these iconic entertainers at the height of their fame.

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The Rat Pack is a 1998 American drama television film about the Rat Pack. The film was directed by Rob Cohen, written by Kario Salem, and premiered on HBO on August 22, 1998. It stars Ray Liotta as Frank Sinatra, Joe Mantegna as Dean Martin, Don Cheadle as Sammy Davis Jr., and Angus Macfadyen as Peter Lawford. Despite his membership in the Pack, Joey Bishop is given minimal screen time, while John F. Kennedy, depicted as an on-and-off friend of Sinatra's, is given a more central role.