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Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) (2002): Cast & Ratings

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Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) is a 2002 film noir drama directed by Alexander Mackendrick, starring Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Critics gave it 100 on Metacritic.

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Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Drama , Film-Noir
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) About?

The premise of Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) without spoilers.

Newspaper columnist J.J. Hunsecker holds immense sway over New York’s elite, but his carefully constructed world is threatened when his sister falls for a jazz musician. Determined to control the situation, J.J. manipulates cunning publicist Sidney Falco into helping him sabotage the budding romance in a ruthless display of power and influence.

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Cast & crew

Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) Cast

Tony Curtis leads the cast, with Burt Lancaster. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick.

From the director

More from Alexander Mackendrick

More films directed by Alexander Mackendrick, best-rated first: The Ladykillers, Don’t Make Waves, A High Wind in Jamaica and Sammy Going South.

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Ratings

Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) 100 on Metacritic.

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FAQ

Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sweet Smell of Success (re-release), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sweet Smell of Success (re-release)?

Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) released?

Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) was released on March 15, 2002.

Who directed Sweet Smell of Success (re-release)?

Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.

More films by Alexander Mackendrick

Who is in the cast of Sweet Smell of Success (re-release)?

Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) stars Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster.

How is Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) rated?

Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) has 100 on Metacritic.

Does Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) have a post-credit scene?

No. Sweet Smell of Success (re-release) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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