Frank and Ava

“Frank & Ava” delves into the tumultuous romance between legendary figures Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, chronicling their passionate love affair and eventual marriage. In 1949, Frank finds himself in a slump, with his career declining due to vocal issues, a troubled marriage, and a damaged public image. He falls for Ava, a rising star celebrated as Hollywood’s most beautiful woman. Despite their intense love, they struggled as a couple, frequently hounded by journalists like Hedda Hopper, who exploited their relationship for tabloid fodder, painting Frank as unfaithful and Ava as a marriage breaker, while Frank’s wife, Nancy Barbato, refused to divorce him. After marrying in 1951, the tabloids continued to spotlight their tumultuous relationship, especially when their careers took them apart, often with Ava traveling to Europe or Africa for film projects, leaving Frank behind. Meanwhile, Frank, with his career in jeopardy, is desperately seeking a pivotal acting role that could…