I worked for Columbia Pictures at the time and it was exciting to see Frank Sinatra starring in this TV made for movie. He made a visit to the Home Office and created quite a stir. I have to say when the movie premiered on television it fell short. It wasn't a bad storyline and actually was entertaining but Sinatra was too old for the part and given his age and short stature he wasn't believable as a tough guy detective. Even his much younger wife was not believable. He was past his prime as well as some of the other actors. It was almost like Barney Miller light. It did show a young and up and coming actor Michael Nori and a good performance by Steve Inwood. But overall the stellar cast of Martin Balsam, Henry Silver and Harry Guardian could not save this movie. The ending comes to one big thud you find yourself asking is this it?? Despite the disappointments it is still exciting to see Frank Sinatra at the age of 62 performing.
Review of Contract on Cherry Street
