
Sweet Smell of Success
3.8 |
1h 37min
Released
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. 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.

Story
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.
Directors
Alexander Mackendrick, Alan Crosland, Jr., Richard Maybery, Alan Crosland, Jr., Alexander Mackendrick,
Writers
Clifford Odets, Ernest Lehman, Ernest Lehman,
Tags
Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
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