Sweet Smell of Success
1957
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.
Details
| Genres | Drama |
| Languages | English |
| Release Date | 4 July 1957 |
| Country of Origin | United States of America |
Reviews
Nutshell
A better title might be The Sad Stench of Desperation. Was Burt Lancaster ever better
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. see more
23 Jun 2021
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