Sweet Smell of Success(1957)
"Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!"
Overview
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.
Alexander Mackendrick
Director
Clifford Odets
Screenplay
Ernest Lehman
Screenplay
Top Billed Cast
Where to Watch
Stream
Rent
Buy
Powered by JustWatch
Popularity Trend
Media
![Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Original Trailer [FHD]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Ewz4kPADLks/hqdefault.jpg)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Original Trailer [FHD]
Trailer
The Criterion Collection Trailer
Trailer
J.J. Hunsecker's Proposition
Clip
Dinner With The Senator
Clip
Susan & Steve's Secret Romance
Clip
John Landis on THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
Featurette
Critics' Picks - 'Sweet Smell of Success' | The New York Times
Featurette
Three Reasons: Sweet Smell of Success - The Criterion Collection
Featurette
Social
Written on May 25, 2020
than in this riveting late-fifties noir from director Alexander Mackendrick? That's a tough
question. But it's a no-brainer that Tony Curtis' performance here is top-level craft at its
best (as in The Boston Stangler). The supporting cast also turns in some beautiful work,
notably Susan Harrison and Martin Milner. This uncomfortable story breaks many rules
and comes out the better for it. The jazzy score is perfect, setting the film's nervous tone
and fitting the period like a glove. A totally unique and daring film-noir for the period, and
one of my all time favorites.
