Sweet Smell of Success poster
Screenplay Ernest Lehman, Clifford Odets
Director Alexander Mackendrick

Sweet Smell of Success

Drama1957

Tagline: Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!

Release Date: 1957-07-04

Duration: 97 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Tony Curtis
    Sidney Falco
  • Burt Lancaster
    J.J. Hunsecker
  • Martin Milner
    Steve Dallas
  • Arthur Tovey
    Elysian Club Patron (uncredited)
  • David White
    Otis Elwell (uncredited)
  • Lawrence Dobkin
    Leo Bartha (uncredited)
  • Bert Stevens
    Patron at 21 (uncredited)
  • H.M. Wynant
    Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
  • John Fiedler
    Hot Dog Stand Counterman (uncredited)
  • Queenie Smith
    Mildred Tam (uncredited)