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Sweet Smell of Success

PG19571h 37mAlexander Mackendrick
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 100

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"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.

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Media TycoonNew York CityNewspaperSibling RelationshipJazz Singer Or MusicianFilm NoirBlack And WhiteGossip Columnist

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What is Sweet Smell of Success (1957) 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…

Who stars in Sweet Smell of Success?

Sweet Smell of Success stars Burt Lancaster (J.J. Hunsecker), Tony Curtis (Sidney Falco), Susan Harrison (Susan Hunsecker), Martin Milner (Steve Dallas), Jeff Donnell (Sally). The film was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.

How long is Sweet Smell of Success?

Sweet Smell of Success has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1957. It is rated PG.

Is Sweet Smell of Success worth watching?

Sweet Smell of Success holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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