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Let No Man Write My Epitaph

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Nick Romano (James Darren) lives in a poor tenement building on the south side of Chicago with his well-meaning but drug-addicted mother, Nellie (Shelley Winters). She encourages him to pursue his piano-playing talent in hopes that it will bring him a better life. Nellie's neighbors, like the alcoholic ex-lawyer (Burl Ives) who secretly loves her, help her in keeping Nick away from Louie, the resident drug dealer. But a chance meeting between Nick and Louie could change things forever.

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RICK S Dated, but entertaining thanks to a fine cast. Shelly Winters and Burl Ives are so good you don't know they're acting. Ricardo Montalban is perfect as a manipulating slimeball. Good to see the great Ella Fitzgerald not cast as a maid. James Darrin comes off a little to clean cut. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review mary b I watched it years ago and i thought it was areally great drama loved Shelly winters and James Darrin' s performace was so heart felt just loved this movie i wish it was easier to find to watch and enjoy i would recommend it anyone. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Nick Romano (James Darren) lives in a poor tenement building on the south side of Chicago with his well-meaning but drug-addicted mother, Nellie (Shelley Winters). She encourages him to pursue his piano-playing talent in hopes that it will bring him a better life. Nellie's neighbors, like the alcoholic ex-lawyer (Burl Ives) who secretly loves her, help her in keeping Nick away from Louie, the resident drug dealer. But a chance meeting between Nick and Louie could change things forever.
Director
Philip Leacock
Producer
Boris D. Kaplan
Screenwriter
Robert Presnell Jr.
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 46m