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: 7.595

Runtime: 97minutes

Budget: 3M

Revenue: 2M

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

Reviews:

  • Nico Hamilton
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Sky Chase
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Bodhi Wilson
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Davina Powers
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Luis George
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5