Sweet Smell of Success

Synopsis

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.

Director

Alexander Mackendrick

Written by

Clifford Odets

Music

Elmer Bernstein

Studio

Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions

Released

4 July 1957

Genres

Drama