Sweet Smell of Success
Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
19571h 37m7.6(596 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
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…
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) is a drama film directed by Alexander Mackendrick. It stars Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, and Susan Harrison. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 596 votes.
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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
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Who stars in Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success stars Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, and Martin Milner, and was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
How long is Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.
When did Sweet Smell of Success come out?
Sweet Smell of Success was released in 1957.
What genre is Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success is a drama film.
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Sweet Smell of Success holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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