media tycoon,new york city,newspaper,sibling relationship,jazz singer or musician,film noir,black and white,gossip columnist,criterion

Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Alexander Mackendrick
  • Profile picture of Burt Lancaster
    J.J. Hunsecker Burt Lancaster
  • Profile picture of Tony Curtis
    Sidney Falco Tony Curtis
  • Profile picture of Susan Harrison
    Susan Hunsecker Susan Harrison
  • Profile picture of Martin Milner
    Steve Dallas Martin Milner
  • Profile picture of Jeff Donnell
    Sally Jeff Donnell
  • Profile picture of Sam Levene
    Frank D' Angelo Sam Levene
  • Profile picture of Joe Frisco
    Herbie Temple Joe Frisco
  • Profile picture of Barbara Nichols
    Rita Barbara Nichols

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Keywords

  • media tycoon
  • new york city
  • newspaper
  • sibling relationship
  • jazz singer or musician
  • film noir
  • black and white
  • gossip columnist
  • criterion