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Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!

  • Jul 4, 1957
  • 1h 37m

7.6/10

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613 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Sweet Smell of Success is a 1957 drama film directed by Alexander Mackendrick. Its leading cast includes Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Susan Harrison. It runs for 1 hour 37 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 37 minutes
Language
English
Audience signal
7.6/10 from 613 TMDB votes

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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
  • Chico Hamilton The Chico Hamilton Quintet
  • Paul Horn The Chico Hamilton Quintet
  • Fred Katz The Chico Hamilton Quintet
  • Buddy Clark The Chico Hamilton Quintet
  • Jay Adler Manny Davis (uncredited)
  • Mary Bayless Bar Patron (uncredited)
  • Nicky Blair Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
  • Nick Borgani Waiter (uncredited)

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