Movie·1957·1h 37m
Sweet Smell of Success
Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
Directed By
Alexander Mackendrick
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Clifford Odets, Ernest Lehman
Producer
James Hill, Harold Hecht
Cinematography
James Wong Howe
Music
Elmer Bernstein
Editor
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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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
Chico Hamilton
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
Paul Horn
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
Fred Katz
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
Buddy Clark
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
Jay Adler
Manny Davis (uncredited)
Mary Bayless
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Nicky Blair
Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
Nick Borgani
Waiter (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
James Hill
Producer
Harold Hecht
Executive Producer
Clifford Odets
Screenplay
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Editor
Tony Curtis
Executive Producer
Alexander Mackendrick
Director
Ernest Lehman
Screenplay
Burt Lancaster
Executive Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Janet Leigh
Executive Producer
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