Sweet Smell of Success

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 65/100
Total warning time: 3m 45s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (47s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Suggestive dialogue about relationships and infidelity.
Drug Use: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (2m 20s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:45] Characters smoking cigarettes frequently throughout the movie.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:02:15 - 01:03:20] Scene with heavy drinking and implied intoxication.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:20:05 - 01:20:35] Verbal confrontation with threatening undertones.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (8s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:30:12 - 00:30:15] Use of mild profanity.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:10:45 - 01:10:50] Stronger language used in a heated argument.
Sweet Smell of Success
Year: 1957
Certificate: Approved
Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Drama, Film-Noir
IMDB: 8
Meta Score: 100
Votes: 28137
Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Stars: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner
Overview: Powerful but unethical Broadway columnist J.J. Hunsecker coerces unscrupulous press agent Sidney Falco into breaking up his sister's romance with a jazz musician.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who are the main actors in Sweet Smell of Success (1957)?
A: The main actors in Sweet Smell of Success are Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, and Martin Milner.
Q: What is the plot of Sweet Smell of Success (1957)?
A: Sweet Smell of Success follows the story of a powerful and ruthless newspaper columnist, J.J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster), who uses his influence to control the lives of those around him, including his sister's romantic relationship with a jazz musician. A press agent, Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis), becomes entangled in Hunsecker's schemes.
Q: Who directed Sweet Smell of Success (1957)?
A: Sweet Smell of Success was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Q: What is the genre of Sweet Smell of Success (1957)?
A: Sweet Smell of Success is a film noir drama that explores themes of power, corruption, and manipulation.
Q: Is Sweet Smell of Success (1957) based on a book or a true story?
A: No, Sweet Smell of Success is not based on a true story. However, it was inspired by the short story 'Tell Me About It Tomorrow' by Ernest Lehman, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Clifford Odets.