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Sweet Smell of Success
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Sweet Smell of Success

1957-07-04 · 97 min · ★ 7.6

Drama

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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Directors
Alexander Mackendrick
Production companies
Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions, United Artists, Norma Productions, Curtleigh Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,400,000
Revenue
USD 2,500,000

Top Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterJ.J. Hunsecker
Tony CurtisTony CurtisSidney Falco
Susan HarrisonSusan HarrisonSusan Hunsecker
Martin MilnerMartin MilnerSteve Dallas
Jeff DonnellJeff DonnellSally
Sam LeveneSam LeveneFrank D' Angelo
Joe FriscoJoe FriscoHerbie Temple
Barbara NicholsBarbara NicholsRita
Emile MeyerEmile MeyerLt. Harry Kello
Edith AtwaterEdith AtwaterMary
Chico HamiltonChico HamiltonThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
Paul HornThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
Fred KatzThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
Buddy ClarkThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
Jay AdlerJay AdlerManny Davis (uncredited)
Mary BaylessBar Patron (uncredited)
Nicky BlairToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
Nick BorganiWaiter (uncredited)
Ralph BrooksPatron at 21 (uncredited)
Brad BrownPatron at 21 (uncredited)

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