Sweet Smell of Success

"Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!"

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.

Director: Alexander Mackendrick

Cast

Burt Lancaster

J.J. Hunsecker

Tony Curtis

Sidney Falco

Susan Harrison

Susan Hunsecker

Martin Milner

Steve Dallas

Jeff Donnell

Sally

Sam Levene

Frank D' Angelo

J

Joe Frisco

Herbie Temple

Barbara Nichols

Rita