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      Let No Man Write My Epitaph

      1960 1 hr. 46 min. Drama List
      Reviews 60% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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      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 Post a rating

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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
      Screenwriter
      Robert Presnell Jr.
      Production Co
      Columbia Pictures Corporation
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English