Sweet Smell of Success
Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
1957 1h 37m
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.
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| Original title | Sweet Smell of Success |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 4, 1957 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Keywords | new york city, jazz singer or musician, sibling relationship, newspaper, black and white, media tycoon, film noir, gossip columnist |
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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 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.
When was Sweet Smell of Success released?
Sweet Smell of Success was released on Jul 4, 1957 (status: Released).
Who directed Sweet Smell of Success?
Alexander Mackendrick directed Sweet Smell of Success.
What is the TMDB rating of Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 605 votes.