Sweet Smell of Success
"Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!"
Originally released in 1957. Sweet Smell of Success is a drama film. directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, and Susan Harrison
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (557 votes)
Budget
$3.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,400,000
- Revenue
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions
- United Artists
- Norma Productions
- Curtleigh Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Smell of Success about?
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 rel...
Who directed Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
How long is Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Sweet Smell of Success released?
Sweet Smell of Success was released on July 4, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweet Smell of Success?
The main cast of Sweet Smell of Success includes Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Jeff Donnell.
Is Sweet Smell of Success worth watching?
Sweet Smell of Success has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 557 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.