Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
The almighty J.J... the columnist with sixty million believers... his wrath is feared by the great and near great who worship the sweet smell of success!
Starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison
Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
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 disproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
Runtime: 97 min.
Rating: 7.7
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: new york city,sibling relationship,newspaper,jazz singer or musician,media tycoon,noir,gossip columnist
Cast
J.J. Hunsecker
Sidney Falco
Susan Hunsecker
Steve Dallas
Frank D' Angelo
Rita
Otis Elwell
Sally
Mary
Herbie Temple
Lt. Harry Kello
Patron at '21'
Patron at 21 (uncredited)
Leo Bartha
Counterman at Hotdog Stand
Patron at 21
Elysian Club Patron
Waiter at 21 (uncredited)