Career (1959) - The A.V. Club

Cast

Dean Martin (Maurice 'Maury' Novak)Anthony Franciosa (Sam Lawson)Shirley MacLaine (Sharon Kensington)Carolyn Jones (Shirley Drake)Joan Blackman (Barbara Lawson Helmsley)Robert Middleton (Robert Kensington)Donna Douglas (Marjorie Burke)Jerry Paris (Allan Burke)Frank McHugh (Charlie Gallagher)Chuck Wassil (Eric Peters)Mary Treen (Marie, Secretary to Shirley Drake)Yuki Shimoda (Yosho)Alan Hewitt (Matt Helmsley)Marjorie Bennett (Fan Magazine Columnist)Alan W. Adler (Young Actor)Fred Aldrich (Actor)Don Anderson (Actor Leaving Theatre)Kathie Anderson (Little Girl)

Director

Joseph Anthony

Synopsis

More than anything in the world, Sam Lawson wants to be a successful actor. Is he willing to sacrifice his wife, happiness and personal reputation to achieve his goal?