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.

Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Cast: Burt Lancaster , Tony Curtis , Susan Harrison , Martin Milner , Jeff Donnell , Sam Levene , Joe Frisco , Barbara Nichols , Emile Meyer , Edith Atwater

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1957-07-04

Rating: 7.599

Runtime: 97minutes

Budget: 3M

Revenue: 2M

Production Companies: Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions , United Artists , Norma Productions , Curtleigh Productions

Reviews:

  • Remy Wells
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Lilith Hester
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Kaisley Walsh
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Kaisley Walsh
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2

  • Rene Navarro
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5