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1957

Sweet Smell of Success

Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
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.

Duration

1h 37m

Released

July 4, 1957

Revenue

$2,500,000

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7.6

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Cast69

  • Burt Lancaster
  • Tony Curtis
  • Susan Harrison
  • Martin Milner
  • Jeff Donnell
  • Sam Levene
  • Joe Frisco
  • Barbara Nichols
  • Emile Meyer

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