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Sweet Smell of Success

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.

Drama

Release: 1957-07-04Runtime: 97 minRating: 7.599 (572)

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

Herbie Temple

Barbara Nichols

Barbara Nichols

Rita

Emile Meyer

Emile Meyer

Lt. Harry Kello

Edith Atwater

Edith Atwater

Mary

Crew

Alexander Mackendrick

Alexander Mackendrick

Director

Clifford Odets

Clifford Odets

Screenplay

Ernest Lehman

Ernest Lehman

Screenplay

James Hill

Producer

Harold Hecht

Executive Producer

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Executive Producer

Elmer Bernstein

Elmer Bernstein

Original Music Composer

James Wong Howe

James Wong Howe

Director of Photography

Alan Crosland, Jr.

Alan Crosland, Jr.

Editor

Edward Carrere

Art Direction

Clips & Videos

Rosie Perez Discusses "Sweet Smell of Success" (Clip) | TCM Classic Film Festival x 92NY

Rosie Perez Discusses "Sweet Smell of Success" (Clip) | TCM Classic Film Festival x 92NY

J.J. Hunsecker's Proposition

J.J. Hunsecker's Proposition

Dinner With The Senator

Dinner With The Senator

Susan & Steve's Secret Romance

Susan & Steve's Secret Romance

John Landis on THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS

John Landis on THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS