Sweet Smell of Success
This hard-hitting expose of gossip columnists and press agents stars Burt Lancaster as a merciless scribe whose sister is his only soft spot. Tony Curtis gives a fine performance as a desperate press agent in this powerful, harsh drama.
Year: 1957
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Drama, Classic Drama, Film Festivals 2004, Best of the 1950s, Time Mag's 100 Best, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die), Classic Cinema
Country: USA
Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Marty Milner
Duration: 95 Minutes
Rating: PG
8.2/10
Location in store: Alice's 500 Greatest Films
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