Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

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Released:
1957-07-04

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.

Director:
Alexander Mackendrick

Runtime:
1h 37min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Burt Lancaster
    as
    J.J. Hunsecker
  • Tony Curtis
    as
    Sidney Falco
  • Susan Harrison
    as
    Susan Hunsecker
  • Martin Milner
    as
    Steve Dallas
  • Jeff Donnell
    as
    Sally