Sweet Smell of Success
Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
1957-07-04 | 97 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Burt LancasterJ.J. Hunsecker
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Tony CurtisSidney Falco
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Susan HarrisonSusan Hunsecker
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Martin MilnerSteve Dallas
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Jeff DonnellSally
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Sam LeveneFrank D' Angelo
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Joe FriscoHerbie Temple
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Barbara NicholsRita
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Emile MeyerLt. Harry Kello
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Edith AtwaterMary
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Chico HamiltonThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
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Jay AdlerManny Davis (uncredited)
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Nicky BlairToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
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