Sweet Smell of Success

Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
Approved
1957    1h 37mDrama, Film-Noir
8.098%91%
J.J. Hunsecker, the most powerful newspaper columnist in New York, is determined to prevent his sister from marrying Steve Dallas, a jazz musician. He therefore covertly employs Sidney Falco, a sleazy and unscrupulous press agent, to break up the affair by any means possible.

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Cast of Sweet Smell of Success

  • Burt LancasterJ.J. Hunsecker
  • Tony CurtisSidney Falco
  • Susan HarrisonSusan Hunsecker
  • Martin MilnerSteve Dallas
  • Jeff DonnellSally
  • Sam LeveneFrank D' Angelo
  • Joe FriscoHerbie Temple
  • Barbara NicholsRita
  • Emile MeyerLt. Harry Kello
  • Edith AtwaterMary
  • Chico HamiltonThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
  • Paul HornThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
  • Fred KatzThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
  • Buddy ClarkThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
  • Jay AdlerManny Davis (uncredited)
  • Mary BaylessBar Patron (uncredited)
  • Nicky BlairToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
  • Nick BorganiWaiter (uncredited)
  • Ralph BrooksPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • Brad BrownPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • Steve CarruthersPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • Robert CarsonLou (Toots Shor's Headwaiter) (uncredited)
  • Lewis CharlesAl Evans (uncredited)
  • Dick CherneyToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
  • Paul CristoToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
  • Joe Di RedaToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
  • Lawrence DobkinLeo Bartha (uncredited)
  • Tom FerrandiniPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • John FiedlerHot Dog Stand Counterman (uncredited)
  • Bess FlowersPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • William ForrestSen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)
  • Joseph ForteToots Shor's Waiter (uncredited)
  • Raoul FreemanWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
  • Kay GarrettPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • Joe GrayPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • Marion GrayPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • James HillMan Outside Theatre (uncredited) / Producer
  • Charles JordanMan at Hot Dog Stand (uncredited)
  • Colin KennyPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • Joseph La CavaWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
  • Mike LallyToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
  • Joseph LeonJoe Robard (uncredited)
  • King LockwoodBar Patron (uncredited)
  • Thomas MartinWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
  • Hans MoebusPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • King MojaveWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
  • Sol MurgiWaiter (uncredited)
  • Forbes MurrayToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
  • George NardelliWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
  • William H. O'BrienWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
  • Clifford OdetsMan Outside Theatre (uncredited)
  • Charles PerryStage Hand (uncredited)
  • Bill RaischToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
  • Waclaw RekwartWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
  • Edward RickardBar Patron (uncredited)
  • Jane RossWoman (uncredited)
  • Autumn RussellLinda James (uncredited)
  • Charles SherlockToots Shor's Bartender (uncredited)
  • Carson SmithSelf (uncredited)
  • Queenie SmithMildred Tam (uncredited)
  • Bert StevensPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • Arthur ToveyElysian Club Patron (uncredited)
  • James TurleyCheck Man (uncredited)
  • Lurene TuttleLoretta Bartha (uncredited)
  • Harry TylerCoffee Shop Counter Man (uncredited)
  • Philip Van ZandtRadio Program Director (uncredited)
  • George WashburnPatron at 21 (uncredited)
  • David WhiteOtis Elwell (uncredited)
  • H.M. WynantToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
  • Alexander MackendrickDirector / Writer

Sweet Smell of Success Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 14, 2025
    Everything in "Sweet Smell of Success" is dark, from the characters to the sets. Tony Curtis plays the perfect sycophant to Lancaster's megalomaniac. Warning, this film is very disheartening.

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