1957 · Drama
Sweet Smell of Success
Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
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.
- 7.6/10 · 605 votes
- 1h 37m
- July 4, 1957
- English
Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
About Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success is a 1957 drama film directed by Alexander Mackendrick. It runs 1h 37m. It was released on July 4, 1957.
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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 7.6 out of 10, based on 605 TMDB votes.
Sweet Smell of Success Details
- Title
- Sweet Smell of Success
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Rating
- 7.6/10 from 605 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Writers
- Clifford Odets, Ernest Lehman
- Budget
- $3,400,000
- Box office
- $2,500,000
- Keywords
- media tycoon, new york city, newspaper, sibling relationship, jazz singer or musician, film noir, black and white, gossip columnist
Sweet Smell of Success Release Date
Sweet Smell of Success was released on July 4, 1957. More 1957 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Sweet Smell of Success Genres
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Sweet Smell of Success Cast
Burt LancasterJ.J. Hunsecker
Tony CurtisSidney Falco
Susan HarrisonSusan Hunsecker
Martin MilnerSteve Dallas
Jeff DonnellSally
Sam LeveneFrank D' Angelo
Joe FriscoHerbie Temple
Barbara NicholsRita
Emile MeyerLt. Harry Kello
Edith AtwaterMary
Chico HamiltonThe Chico Hamilton Quintet- Paul HornThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
- Fred KatzThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
- Buddy ClarkThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
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