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Sweet Smell of Success
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Sweet Smell of Success

"Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!"

7.6 1957 97m Released EN

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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Director
Alexander Mackendrick Alexander Mackendrick
Release Date
1957-07-04
Runtime
97m
Budget
$3400000
Revenue
$2500000
Vote Count
613
Language
EN
Popularity
4
Media Intelligence
Content Advisory & Age Rating PG-13
Violence: 2/5
Language: 2/5
Nudity/Sex: 3/5
Intensity: 3/5
Accolades & Recognition
CineVura Certified Pick
Cast
Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
J.J. Hunsecker
 Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Sidney Falco
 Susan Harrison
Susan Harrison
Susan Hunsecker
 Martin Milner
Martin Milner
Steve Dallas
 Jeff Donnell
Jeff Donnell
Sally
 Sam Levene
Sam Levene
Frank D' Angelo
 Joe Frisco
Joe Frisco
Herbie Temple
 Barbara Nichols
Barbara Nichols
Rita
 Emile Meyer
Emile Meyer
Lt. Harry Kello
 Edith Atwater
Edith Atwater
Mary
 Chico Hamilton
Chico Hamilton
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
 Paul Horn
Paul Horn
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
 Fred Katz
Fred Katz
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
 Buddy Clark
Buddy Clark
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
 Jay Adler
Jay Adler
Manny Davis (uncredited)
 Mary Bayless
Mary Bayless
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Trailer
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Sweet Smell of Success — Official Trailer