Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
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.
Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: July 4, 1957
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
Screenplay
- Clifford Odets (Screenplay)
- Ernest Lehman (Screenplay)
- Ernest Lehman (Novel)
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: James Wong Howe
Editing: Alan Crosland, Jr.
Production: Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions, United Artists, Norma Productions, Curtleigh Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Keywords
media tycoon, new york city, newspaper, sibling relationship, jazz singer or musician, film noir, black and white, gossip columnist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweet Smell of Success about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sweet Smell of Success?
- Sweet Smell of Success was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
- Who stars in Sweet Smell of Success?
- Sweet Smell of Success stars Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Jeff Donnell, Sam Levene.
- How long is Sweet Smell of Success?
- Sweet Smell of Success has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Sweet Smell of Success?
- Sweet Smell of Success is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Sweet Smell of Success?
- Sweet Smell of Success had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Sweet Smell of Success gross?
- Sweet Smell of Success grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Sweet Smell of Success produced?
- Sweet Smell of Success was produced in United States of America.