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. The Rat Pack won three Emmy awards and earned several more nominations, including acting ones for Cheadle and Mantegna.Īfter 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 in which he lost one eye, and standup comic Joey Bishop is gaining exposure as an opening act for the other three. Petersen), depicted as an on-and-off friend of Sinatra's, is given a more central role.Īlso featured in supporting roles are Željko Ivanek as Bobby Kennedy, Veronica Cartwright as Rocky Cooper (wife of Gary Cooper), Deborah Kara Unger as Ava Gardner, Megan Dodds as May Britt, Dan O'Herlihy as Joseph Kennedy, Robert Miranda as Sam Giancana, John Diehl as Joe DiMaggio and Barbara Niven as Marilyn Monroe.ĭon Cheadle won a Golden Globe for his performance as Sammy Davis Jr. Despite his membership in the Pack, Joey Bishop (played by Bobby Slayton) is given minimal screen time, while John F.
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The movie stars Ray Liotta as Frank Sinatra, Joe Mantegna as Dean Martin, Don Cheadle as Sammy Davis, Jr., and Angus Macfadyen as Peter Lawford. The Rat Pack is a 1998 American HBO made-for-television drama film about the Rat Pack. 1998 HBO TV movie directed by Rob Cohen The Rat Pack