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Sweet Smell of Success(1957)
Status: Released
Date: 1957-07-04
76%
525 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $3,400,000.00
Revenue: $2,500,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions
Norma Productions
Curtleigh Productions
Movie: Sweet Smell of Success
Top 10 Billed Cast
Burt Lancaster
J.J. Hunsecker
Tony Curtis
Sidney Falco
Susan Harrison
Susan Hunsecker
Martin Milner
Steve Dallas
Jeff Donnell
Sally
Sam Levene
Frank D' Angelo
Joe Frisco
Herbie Temple
Barbara Nichols
Rita
Emile Meyer
Lt. Harry Kello
Edith Atwater
Mary
Video Trailer Sweet Smell of Success
Video: The Criterion Collection Trailer
The Criterion Collection Trailer
Critics' Picks - 'Sweet Smell of Success' | The New York Times
Dinner With The Senator
J.J. Hunsecker's Proposition
John Landis on THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
Susan & Steve's Secret Romance
Three Reasons: Sweet Smell of Success - The Criterion Collection
All 7 videos
The Criterion Collection Trailer - Trailer
Critics' Picks - 'Sweet Smell of Success' | The New York Times - Featurette
Dinner With The Senator - Clip
J.J. Hunsecker's Proposition - Clip
John Landis on THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS - Featurette
Susan & Steve's Secret Romance - Clip
Three Reasons: Sweet Smell of Success - The Criterion Collection - Featurette
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