Stealing Sinatra is a 2003 American crime-drama film, directed by Ron Underwood and starring David Arquette, William H. Macy, and Thomas Ian Nicholas. The film is based on the true story of the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. in 1963.
The story revolves around Barry Keenan (played by Arquette), a young man who needs a large sum of money to launch a business venture. In his desperation, he hatches a plan to kidnap the son of legendary singer Frank Sinatra, with the help of his friends Johnny Irwin (played by Nicholas) and Joe Amsler (played by Michael Bowen).
The trio manages to abduct Frank Sinatra Jr. (played by Ryan Browning) from a Lake Tahoe casino, but their plan falls apart when they realize they have no idea how to collect the ransom. As the media frenzy mounts, they come under increasing pressure from the authorities to return Frank Jr. unharmed.
The film explores the relationships between the kidnappers and their families, as well as their interactions with Frank Jr. during his captivity. It also features appearances by veteran actors Macy and James Russo as law enforcement officials trying to solve the case.
Overall, Stealing Sinatra is a compelling and darkly comic retelling of one of the most sensational crimes of the 1960s, and a testament to the power of desperation and greed.
