Frank Sinatra

Martin Scorsese’s long pursuit of Sinatra biopic resurfaces amidst family tensions

Martin Scorsese, the acclaimed filmmaker behind classics like "Goodfellas" and "Taxi Driver", has long harboured ambitions to bring the life of iconic crooner Frank Sinatra to the silver screen. However, his efforts have been consistently thwarted, primarily due to clashes with the Sinatra family over the portrayal of the legendary singer's complex persona.

Frank Sinatra's address book auctioned

The front of the address book features a fortune cookie message that reads: "Beware of friends who are false and deceitful."

April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

Martin Scorsese’s long pursuit of Sinatra biopic resurfaces amidst family tensions

Martin Scorsese, the acclaimed filmmaker behind classics like "Goodfellas" and "Taxi Driver", has long harboured ambitions to bring the life of iconic crooner Frank Sinatra to the silver screen. However, his efforts have been consistently thwarted, primarily due to clashes with the Sinatra family over the portrayal of the legendary singer's complex persona.

June 16, 2015
June 16, 2015

Frank Sinatra's address book auctioned

The front of the address book features a fortune cookie message that reads: "Beware of friends who are false and deceitful."