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Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

Movie"Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!"
Audience Score
76
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NR 1 hr 37 minJul 4th, 1957Drama
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.
StarringTony CurtisBurt LancasterSusan Harrison
DirectorAlexander Mackendrick

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 4th, 1957
Movie Budget:$3,400,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$2,500,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Burt Lancaster, Harold Hecht, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh
Production Companies:Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions, United Artists, Norma Productions, Curtleigh Productions
Movie Tags:
new york cityfilm noirsibling relationshipnewspaperjazz singer or musicianmedia tycoongossip columnist