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: 7.6

Runtime: 97minutes

Budget: 3M

Revenue: 2M

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

Reviews:

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

  • Silas Butler
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Emir McLean
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

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

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