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Sweet Smell of Success (DVD, 2001)
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Director Alexander Mackendrick breaks away from black comedy (THE LADYKILLERS) and goes for full-fledged noir in this spectacular hard-boiled tale of greed, corruption, and brutality. In the flashing neon nighttime of NYC, grasping press agent Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis) trawls the city's toniest nightspots--21,the Elysian--searching for the king of celebrity columnists, J.J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster). Falco is on the outs with Hunsecker because he hasn't successfully broken up the romance between Hunsecker's sister, Susie (Susan Harrison), and straitlaced jazz guitarist Steve Dallas (Martin Milner). The all-powerful Hunsecker is punishing Falco's failure by not printing any of the publicist's items. Desperate to make a living, Falco reveals a dirty plan to separate weak-willed Susie from her beau. While disgusted by Falco's slimy trade, the threatening, malicious columnist is determined to keep Susie for himself, so he agrees. In this jazzily scored, seamy nocturnal world, everyone is expendable as Hunsecker pushes for his twisted desires and Falco grasps for success. With their machine-gun dialogue and despicable behavior, Hunsecker and Falco are as dangerous as gangsters. The person who comes out on top when the sun rises, however, is a true surprise.Product Identifiers
UPC0027616862969
eBay Product ID (ePID)3365282
Product Key Features
ActorTony Curtis, Burt Lancaster
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleSweet Smell of Success
DirectorAlexander Mackendrick
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleTony Curtis, Burt Lancaster
Release Date20010619
Film CountryUSA
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 07 Sep, 2021Top favourable review
Powerful and Hard Hitting
If you ever wondered just how powerful the media is, this movie explains it. Whether it's 1957 where the newspapers, radio, and television are king, or 2021 where the Internet has taken over, it all comes down to having a following of Believers. The other point this movie makes is that Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely. Burt Lancaster is the sophisticated version of Andy Griffith's role in A Voice in the Crowd. Both are very scary movies showing that the human condition hasn't changed much. It's an excellent movie out of which was born the 2002 film Phone Booth starring Colin Farrel, Kiefer Sutherland, and Forrest Whitaker.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Jun, 2016Top critical review
Doesn't live up to the hype; the print is only fair
This movie is considered by some to be one of the best film noirs, but I found all the characters unappealing, the story was very weak, and motivations for what little story there was, was unconvincing. This was a big disappointment.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jun, 2024
A Seriously Excellent Film Made For Serious, Film Fans
"The Sweet Smell of Success" is a serious drama about a powerful, newspaper columnist and his corrupt press agent. The columnist is kind of a bully and uses his power of the press to intimidate people. He hates his sister's fiancé and will do anything to destroy the man. The press agent suggests a way and it could lead to murder. This movie is considered to be film noir gold. It has a powerful cast and the direction is taught. I recommend it to all, serious film fans. This MGM studio DVD looks very good, even on a big screen TV.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Mar, 2024
Sweet Smell of Success
The acting and the film score are excellent but the two main characters are not what I would call likable. They are great in their roles. A sleazy columnist and promo guy. It’s a very engaging movie. It will keep you on the edge of your seat.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 May, 2020
GREAT CLASSIC!
GREAT MOVIE! Loved it.Fantastic acting,m script, cinematography! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! BEST TONY CURTIS MOVIE EVER!!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Apr, 2020
Amazing performances!!!!!!
One of the best movies ever made! Burt and Tony are Supreme!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Apr, 2021
Sweet Smell of Success
One of the Best Films ever made about NYC.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Jan, 2021
Better then I rembered
GreatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 May, 2020
Sweet Smell of Success: Performances by Lancaster and Curtis highlight riveting, seamless screenplay on the folly human weakness.
Exactly as representedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Aug, 2023
Says it all
Great filmVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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