Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
PG
04/07/1957 (GB)
Drama
1h 37m
- 76% (557 votes)
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Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
Overview
New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
- Alexander MackendrickDirector
- Clifford OdetsScreenplay
- Ernest LehmanScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$3,400,000
Revenue
$2,500,000
Keywords
- media tycoon
- new york city
- newspaper
- sibling relationship
- jazz singer or musician
- film noir
- black and white
- gossip columnist
Top Billed Cast
Burt Lancaster
J.J. Hunsecker
Tony Curtis
Sidney Falco
Susan Harrison
Susan Hunsecker
Martin Milner
Steve Dallas
Jeff Donnell
Sally
Sam Levene
Frank D' Angelo
Joe Frisco
Herbie Temple
Barbara Nichols
Rita
Emile Meyer
Lt. Harry Kello
Edith Atwater
Mary
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