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Sweet Smell of Success is a 1957 film which tells the story of a powerful newspaper columnist who uses his connections to ruin his sister's relationship with a man he deems inappropriate. It stars Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison and Martin Milner. Lancaster's role as J.J. Hunsecker is based on famed New York columnist Walter Winchell.

The movie was adapted by Clifford Odets, Ernest Lehman and Alexander Mackendrick (uncredited) from the novelette by Lehman. It was directed by Mackendrick. The film has been deemed "culturally significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. The movie was directed by Alexander Mackendrick and photographed by James Wong Howe.

Plot

Sidney Falco (Curtis) is a sleazy PR man who will do anything to get publicity for his clients. He sees J.J. Hunsecker's (Lancaster), a powerful New York newspaper columnist, situation with his sister who wants to marry a jazzy musician as an opportunity to win the writer's favor. So, he sets out to break up the affair by smearing the musician in his column.

Cast

Burt Lancaster
as J.J. Hunsecker
Tony Curtis
as Sidney Falco
Susan Harrison
as Susan Hunsecker
Martin Milner
as Steve Dallas
Sam Levene
as Frank D' Angelo
Chico Hamilton as Himself

In 2002 Sweet Smell of Success: The Musical was created by Marvin Hamlisch, Craig Carnelia and John Guare.

Category:1957 films Category:Film noir Category:United States National Film Registry Category:United Artists films

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