Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
1957 · 1h 37m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Writers: Clifford Odets, Ernest Lehman
Music by: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: James Wong Howe
Editor: Alan Crosland, Jr.
Box office: $3M · Budget: $3M · Rated 7.6/10 by 595 viewers
Cast
Burt Lancaster as J.J. HunseckerTony Curtis as Sidney FalcoSusan Harrison as Susan HunseckerMartin Milner as Steve DallasJeff Donnell as SallySam Levene as Frank D' AngeloJoe Frisco as Herbie TempleBarbara Nichols as RitaEmile Meyer as Lt. Harry KelloEdith Atwater as MaryChico Hamilton as The Chico Hamilton QuintetPaul Horn as The Chico Hamilton QuintetMore like this
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