Sweet Smell of Success (1957): Cast & Box Office
Sweet Smell of Success is a 1957 drama directed by Alexander Mackendrick, starring Burt Lancaster as J.J. Hunsecker, Susan Harrison and Martin Milner. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $8,025 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sweet Smell of Success About?
The premise of Sweet Smell of Success without spoilers.
Powerful New York columnist J.J. Hunsecker dominates public opinion with his Broadway column, yet he cannot control his sister Susan’s romance with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Outraged, Hunsecker enlists ruthless publicist Sidney Falco, demanding he devise any scheme—no matter how ruthless—to end the relationship and restore his authority.
Sweet Smell of Success Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- press agent
- attempted suicide
- musician
- brother sister relationship
- egomaniac
- ambition
- character assassination
- marriage proposal
- breakup
- false accusation
- gossip columnist
- jazz club
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- ethics
- blackmail
- new york city
- guitarist
- marijuana
- sociopath
- fur coat
- depression
- vendetta
- contempt
- integrity
- villain as protagonist
- broken engagement
- obsession
- egotism
- police brutality
- based on novel
- national film registry
- times square manhattan new york city
- secretary
- broadway manhattan new york city
- taxi
- politician
- police detective
- comedian
- backstage
- terrace
- scandal
- planting drugs on someone
- public humiliation
- innuendo
- possessive sibling
- pride
- sexual coercion
- brother dislikes sister's boyfriend
- secret
- deception
- restaurant
Sweet Smell of Success Cast & Characters
Burt Lancaster leads the cast as J.J. Hunsecker, with Susan Harrison as Susan Hunsecker and Martin Milner as Steve Dallas. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick; 69 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alexander Mackendrick
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Burt Lancaster as J.J. Hunsecker - Susan Harrison as Susan Hunsecker
- Martin Milner as Steve Dallas
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Tony Curtis as Sidney Falco
Also Starring in Sweet Smell of Success
· 65 more- Bess Flowers Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- John Fiedler Hot Dog Stand Counterman (uncredited)
- Lurene Tuttle Loretta Bartha (uncredited)
- Lawrence Dobkin Leo Bartha (uncredited)
- William H. O'Brien Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
- David White Otis Elwell (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- Mike Lally Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
- Ralph Brooks Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- Edith Atwater Mary
- Forbes Murray Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
- Harry Tyler Coffee Shop Counter Man (uncredited)
- Charles Sherlock Toots Shor's Bartender (uncredited)
- Colin Kenny Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- Philip Van Zandt Radio Program Director (uncredited)
- William Forrest Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)
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- Arthur Tovey Elysian Club Patron (uncredited)
- Hans Moebus Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- Steve Carruthers Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- Thomas Martin Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
- Dick Cherney Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
- Sol Murgi Waiter (uncredited)
- Joe Gray Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- Sam Levene Frank D' Angelo
- Emile Meyer Lt. Harry Kello
- Raoul Freeman Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
- Jeff Donnell Sally
- Jay Adler Manny Davis (uncredited)
- Charles Jordan Man at Hot Dog Stand (uncredited)
- Joseph La Cava Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
- George Nardelli Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
- Charles Perry Stage Hand (uncredited)
- Robert Carson Lou (Toots Shor's Headwaiter) (uncredited)
- Paul Cristo Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
- Nicky Blair Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
- Joseph Forte Toots Shor's Waiter (uncredited)
- Barbara Nichols Rita
- Tom Ferrandini Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- H.M. Wynant Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
- Queenie Smith Mildred Tam (uncredited)
- James Hill Man Outside Theatre (uncredited)
- Mary Bayless Bar Patron (uncredited)
- King Mojave Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
- Waclaw Rekwart Waiter at 21 (uncredited)
- King Lockwood Bar Patron (uncredited)
- Kay Garrett Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- Joe Di Reda Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
- Lewis Charles Al Evans (uncredited)
- Marion Gray Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- Joseph Leon Joe Robard (uncredited)
- Edward Rickard Bar Patron (uncredited)
- Nick Borgani Waiter (uncredited)
- Bill Raisch Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
- Buddy Clark The Chico Hamilton Quintet
- Joe Frisco Herbie Temple
- Chico Hamilton The Chico Hamilton Quintet
- George Washburn Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- Clifford Odets Man Outside Theatre (uncredited)
- Autumn Russell Linda James (uncredited)
- Brad Brown Patron at 21 (uncredited)
- Jane Ross Woman (uncredited)
- James Turley Check Man (uncredited)
- Paul Horn The Chico Hamilton Quintet
- Fred Katz The Chico Hamilton Quintet
- Carson Smith Themselves
More from Alexander Mackendrick
More films directed by Alexander Mackendrick, best-rated first: The Ladykillers, Sweet Smell of Success (re-release), Don’t Make Waves and A High Wind in Jamaica.
Sweet Smell of Success Box Office
Sweet Smell of Success grossed $8,025 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8K
- International
- $8K
Sweet Smell of Success Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Original Trailer [FHD]
Cars in Sweet Smell of Success
32 cars on screen, including the 1956 Ford Fairlane and the 1957 Checker Taxicab.
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1956 Ford Fairlane Important role -
1957 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1956 Continental Mark II Minor role -
1952 De Soto De Luxe Minor role
Sweet Smell of Success Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “成功的美味” and “La mentira maldita”.
- Also known as
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- 成功的美味
- La mentira maldita
- 성공의 달콤한 향기
- Dein Schicksal in meiner Hand
- Menestyksen huuma
- Mentira Maldita
- Le Grand Chantage
- 成功的滋味
- Chantaje en Broadway
- Piombo rovente
- Сладкий запах успеха
- Sladká vůně úspěchu
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- Σκοτεινοί Δολοφόνοι
- ריח מתוק של הצלחה
- Dulcele miros al succesului
- A Embriaguez do Sucesso
- Słodki zapach sukcesu
- A siker édes illata
- Başarının Tatlı Kokusu
- Magtens sødme
- Солодкий запах успіху
- Segerns sötma
- Сладкия вкус на успеха
- بوی شیرین موفقیت
- Xantatge a Broadway
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New York Confidential 1955 -
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Sweet Smell of Success FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Sweet Smell of Success, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Sweet Smell of Success released?
Sweet Smell of Success was released on June 27, 1957.
Who directed Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
More films by Alexander Mackendrick Who is in the cast of Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success stars Burt Lancaster as J.J. Hunsecker, Susan Harrison as Susan Hunsecker and Martin Milner as Steve Dallas, among 69 credited actors.
How much did Sweet Smell of Success make at the box office?
Sweet Smell of Success grossed $8,025 worldwide.
Does Sweet Smell of Success have a post-credit scene?
No. Sweet Smell of Success has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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