Sweet Smell of Success (1957) | |
| Director(s) | Alexander Mackendrick |
| Producer(s) | James Hill, Tony Curtis (executive uncredited), Harold Hecht (executive uncredited), Burt Lancaster (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Film Noir |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Brother Sister, Reporters |
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Sweet Smell of Success Overview:
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) was a Drama - Film Noir Film directed by Alexander Mackendrick and produced by Tony Curtis, Harold Hecht, Burt Lancaster and James Hill.
Sweet Smell of Success was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1993.
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The Sweet Smell of Success: The Cat's in the Bag and the Bag's in the River
By FlickChick on Nov 19, 2023 From A Person in the DarkMy local library is kind enough to indulge my desire to share my passion for classic film by allowing me to show a classic film once a month. And once in a while, a few film fans wander in and share the enjoyment. November's Film: The Sweet Smell of Success1957's "The Sweet Smell of Success" is a gl... Read full article
Day 2 of Noirvember: Top Five Reasons Why I Love Sweet Smell of Success
By shadowsandsatin on Nov 2, 2019 From Shadows and SatinFor my money, one of noir?s most riveting films is the 1957 noir Sweet Smell of Success. Like all of my favorite noirs, I?ve seen this one numerous times, but every viewing is just as good as the last, and I simply can?t get enough of it. This first-rate feature stars Burt Lancaster as powerful goss... Read full article
Unsavory Duos: J.J. Hunsecker and Sidney Falco in Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
By shadowsandsatin on Jun 22, 2017 From Shadows and SatinBrimming with repellent characters, Sweet Smell of Success, released in 1957 by United Artists, centers primarily on two: powerful Broadway columnist J.J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) and self-serving press agent Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis). The film?s rather straightforward plot, in a nutshell, concer... Read full article
My top 7 favorite quotes from Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
By Carol Martinheira on Apr 27, 2017 From The Old Hollywood GardenMy top 7 favorite quotes from Sweet Smell of Success (1957) On April 27, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized J. J.?Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) is a newspaper columnist and the most powerful man in New York City. Whatever he says, goes. And right now, he wants to break up his ... Read full article
1001 Classic Movies: Sweet Smell of Success
By Amanda Garrett on Sep 19, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsSweet Smell of Success (1957), starring Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). This year's best pict... Read full article
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Quotes from
Mary: If it's true, J.J.'s gonna hit the ceiling.
Sidney Falco: Can it be news to you that J.J.'s ceiling needs a new plaster job every six weeks?
Sally: But Sidney, you make a living. Where do you want to get?
Sidney Falco: Way up high, Sam, where it's always balmy. Where no one snaps his fingers and says, "Hey, Shrimp, rack the balls!" Or, "Hey, mouse, mouse, go out and buy me a pack of butts." I don't want tips from the kitty. I'm in the big game with the big players. My experience I can give you in a nutshell, and I didn't dream it in a dream, either - dog eat dog. In brief, from now on, the best of everything is good enough for me.
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Facts about
In 2000, on their self-titled album, rock band Kitty Kat Stew released a song called "Cookie Full Of Arsenic". The song's lyrics relate to the movie and incorporates a snippet of its actual dialogue, featuring the famous line.
The character of J.J. Hunsecker is based on famed New York columnist Walter Winchell.
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