Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

J.J. Hunsecker, the most powerful newspaper columnist in New York, is determined to prevent his sister from marrying Steve Dallas, a jazz musician. He therefore covertly employs Sidney Falco, a sleazy and unscrupulous press agent, to break up the affair by any means possible.

Alexander Mackendrick

Alexander Mackendrick Clifford Odets Ernest Lehman

Alexander Mackendrick Barbara Nichols Buddy Clark Burt Lancaster Chico Hamilton Clifford Odets Edith Atwater Emile Meyer Ernest Lehman Fred Katz Jay Adler Jeff Donnell Joe Frisco Martin Milner Mary Bayless Nick Borgani Nicky Blair Paul Horn Sam Levene Susan Harrison Tony Curtis