The Smell of Success (2009): Cast
The Smell of Success is a 2009 comedy directed by Michael Polish, starring Patrick Bauchau as Mr. Rose, Téa Leoni and Billy Bob Thornton. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Michael Polish
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Initiate Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Smell of Success About?
The premise of The Smell of Success without spoilers.
After the sudden death of Mr. Rose, founder of Rose’s Manure Company, his sales force faces ruin. His estranged daughter Rosemary, an upscale cosmetics saleswoman, takes over despite no experience. Determined to make the foul business profitable, she confronts a scheming fertilizer rep and leans on top salesman Patrick Fitzpatrick to protect the company’s legacy.
The Smell of Success Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- 1960s
- manure
- salesman
- female business owner
- year 1963
The Smell of Success Cast & Characters
Patrick Bauchau leads the cast as Mr. Rose, with Téa Leoni as Rosemary Rose and Billy Bob Thornton as Patrick. Directed by Michael Polish; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Polish
- Patrick Bauchau as Mr. Rose
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Téa Leoni as Rosemary Rose -
Billy Bob Thornton as Patrick -
Kyle MacLachlan as Jimmy St. James
Also Starring in The Smell of Success
· 8 more- Jon Gries Early Dunchamp
- Richard Edson Nelly the Nose
- Frances Conroy Agnes May
- Ed Helms Chet Pigford
- Pruitt Taylor Vince Cleveland Clod
- D.W. Moffett Agent Chestnut
- Brent Briscoe Shotgun Farmer
- Mark Polish Thaddeus Young
The Smell of Success Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer UK Re-Release Trailer
The Smell of Success Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Le Parfum du succès” and “Manure”.
- Also known as
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- Le Parfum du succès
- Manure
- O Cheiro do Sucesso
- Der Gestank des Erfolges
- Mirosul succesului
- Il profumo del successo
- Мирисът на успеха
- 成功的气味
- Vonj po uspehu
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The Smell of Success FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Smell of Success, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Smell of Success?
The Smell of Success runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Smell of Success released?
The Smell of Success was released on January 20, 2009.
Who directed The Smell of Success?
The Smell of Success was directed by Michael Polish.
More films by Michael Polish Who is in the cast of The Smell of Success?
The Smell of Success stars Patrick Bauchau as Mr. Rose, Téa Leoni as Rosemary Rose and Billy Bob Thornton as Patrick, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Smell of Success have a post-credit scene?
No. The Smell of Success has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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