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A Man Called Adam (1966)

A Man Called Adam poster
Directed by
Leo Penn
Genre
drama film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 43m
Rated
NR
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 17 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A self-destructive jazz musician struggles with his personal and professional relationships. His life spirals as he battles inner demons and clashes with those who care about him.

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What happens

A Man Called Adam is a 1966 American drama musical film directed by Leo Penn and starring Sammy Davis Jr. It tells the story of a self-destructive jazz musician, played by Davis, and his tumultuous relationships with the people in his life. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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