


Sweet Smell of Success at a glance
Sweet Smell of Success is a 1957 drama film, running 1h 37m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1957-07-04
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 · 614 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmNew 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.
Cast
14 names
Burt LancasterJ.J. Hunsecker
Tony CurtisSidney Falco
Susan HarrisonSusan Hunsecker
Martin MilnerSteve Dallas
Jeff DonnellSally
Sam LeveneFrank D' Angelo
Joe FriscoHerbie Temple
Barbara NicholsRita
Emile MeyerLt. Harry Kello
Edith AtwaterMary
Chico HamiltonThe Chico Hamilton QuintetQuestions about Sweet Smell of Success
Quick answersWhere can I watch Sweet Smell of Success in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Sweet Smell of Success is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Sweet Smell of Success suitable for children?
Sweet Smell of Success is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Sweet Smell of Success about?
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…
How long is Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success runs for 1h 37m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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