Sweet Smell of Success

The 1957 American film noir drama Sweet Smell of Success, starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, and Martin Milner, was directed by Alexander Mackendrick and written by him, Clifford Odets, and Ernest Lehman from Lehman's novelette. James Wong Howe was the photographer for the ominous noir film that was shot on location in New York City. James Hill of Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions produced the film, which United Artists distributed. Sam Levene, Barbara Nichols, Joe Frisco, Edith Atwater, David White, and Emile Meyer make up the supporting cast. Elmer Bernstein was responsible for the musical score, which also includes jazz performances by the Chico Hamilton Quintet. The clothes were created by Mary Grant.

In the movie, Lancaster plays Walter Winchell's powerful and unscrupulous newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker, who uses his connections to destroy his sister's engagement with a guy he believes is unworthy of her.

The reputation of Sweet Smell of Success has grown significantly over time, despite a negative preview screening. Film critics now give it high praise, especially for its narrative and photography. The movie was chosen by the Library of Congress in 1993 for inclusion in the United States National Film Registry because it was "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important". Keep reading to discover more best New York movies.

Duration:96 mins

Year: 1957

Director:Alexander Mackendrick

Cast: Emile Meyer, Susan Harrison, Burt Lancaster, Sam Levene, Martin Milner, Tony Curtis, Barbara Nichols