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
  • Tony CurtisSidney Falco
  • Burt LancasterJ.J. Hunsecker
  • Susan HarrisonSusan Hunsecker
  • Martin MilnerSteve Dallas
  • Jeff DonnellSally
  • Sam LeveneFrank D' Angelo
  • Joe FriscoHerbie Temple
  • Barbara NicholsRita
  • Emile MeyerLt. Harry Kello
  • Edith AtwaterMary
  • Jay AdlerManny Davis (uncredited)
  • Mary BaylessBar Patron (uncredited)
  • Nicky BlairToots Shor's Patron (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)
  • Buddy ClarkChico Hamilton Quintet Bassist (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)
  • Chico HamiltonChico Hamilton Quintet Drummer & Leader (uncredited)
  • James HillMan Outside Theatre (uncredited)
  • Paul HornChico Hamilton Quintet Woodwind Player (uncredited)
  • Charles JordanMan at Hot Dog Stand (uncredited)
  • Fred KatzChico Hamilton Quintet Cellist (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)
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