Sweet Smell of Success 1957
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SplatNew 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as J.J. Hunsecker
as Sidney Falco
as Susan Hunsecker
as Steve Dallas
as Sally
as Frank D' Angelo
as Herbie Temple
as Rita
as Lt. Harry Kello
as Mary
Director:
Writer:
Clifford Odets, Ernest Lehman
Stars:
Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Jeff Donnell, Sam Levene, Joe Frisco, Barbara Nichols, Emile Meyer, Edith Atwater,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1957 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Sweet Smell of Success
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as J.J. Hunsecker
as Sidney Falco
as Susan Hunsecker
as Steve Dallas
as Sally
as Frank D' Angelo
as Herbie Temple
as Rita
as Lt. Harry Kello
as Mary
as The Chico Hamilton Quintet
as The Chico Hamilton Quintet
as The Chico Hamilton Quintet
as The Chico Hamilton Quintet
as Manny Davis (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Lou (Toots Shor's Headwaiter) (uncredited)
as Al Evans (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
as Leo Bartha (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Hot Dog Stand Counterman (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Waiter (uncredited)
as Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Man Outside Theatre (uncredited)
as Man at Hot Dog Stand (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
as Joe Robard (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
as Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
as Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
as Man Outside Theatre (uncredited)
as Stage Hand (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
as Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Woman (uncredited)
as Linda James (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Bartender (uncredited)
as Self (uncredited)
as Mildred Tam (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Elysian Club Patron (uncredited)
as Check Man (uncredited)
as Loretta Bartha (uncredited)
as Coffee Shop Counter Man (uncredited)
as Radio Program Director (uncredited)
as Patron at 21 (uncredited)
as Otis Elwell (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
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