Sweet Smell of Success

Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

Approved 04 Jul 1957 • Drama, Film-Noir • 1h 36m
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J.J. Hunsecker, the most powerful newspaper columnist in New York, is determined to prevent his sister from marrying Steve Dallas, a jazz musician. He therefore covertly employs Sidney Falco, a sleazy and unscrupulous press agent, to break up the affair by any means possible.

Clifford Odets, Ernest Lehman, Alexander Mackendrick
Writer
Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison
Starring

Language: English, Italian, Spanish
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 3 nominations total
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 100
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Box Office Total:

8.0

IMDb (36804 votes)
98%
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