The Top-Rated Films in Cinema History

Sweet Smell of Success

Sweet Smell of Success follows the story of a newspaper columnist J.J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) who disapproves of his sister's relationship with aspiring jazz musician Steve Dallas (Marty Milner). Hunsecker then hires P.R. specialist Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis) to meddle his way into the relationship and drive the two apart. It is considered one of the best films ever made about the seedy underbelly of Broadway.

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