7.8
Le Samouraï
1967
“Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!”
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
July 4, 19571h 37mEN
7.6
575 votes
Overview
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 MackendrickWriters
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$3.4M
Revenue
$2.5M
Production Companies
Hecht-Hill-Lancaster ProductionsUnited ArtistsNorma ProductionsCurtleigh Productions
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User Reviews
Nutshell
A better title might be The Sad Stench of Desperation. Was Burt Lancaster ever better than in this riveting late-fifties noir from director Alexander Mackendrick? That's a tough question. But it's a no-brainer that Tony Curtis' performance here is top-level craft at its best (as in The Boston Stangler). The supporting cast also turns in some beautiful work, notably Susan Harrison and Martin Milner. This uncomfortable story breaks many rules and comes out the better for it. The jazzy score is perfect, setting the film's nervous tone and fitting the period like a glove. A totally unique a…
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