The Shawshank Redemption
Drama · Crime
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Film / 1957
Sweet Smell of Success
Directed by
Alexander Mackendrick
New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
The story
New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
Cast
Burt LancasterJ.J. Hunsecker
Tony CurtisSidney Falco
Susan HarrisonSusan Hunsecker
Martin MilnerSteve Dallas
Jeff DonnellSally
Sam LeveneFrank D' Angelo
Joe FriscoHerbie Temple
Barbara NicholsRita
Emile MeyerLt. Harry Kello
Edith AtwaterMary
Chico HamiltonThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
Paul HornThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
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Fred KatzThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
Buddy ClarkThe Chico Hamilton Quintet
Jay AdlerManny Davis (uncredited)
Mary BaylessBar Patron (uncredited)
Nicky BlairToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
Nick BorganiWaiter (uncredited)
Ralph BrooksPatron at 21 (uncredited)
Brad BrownPatron at 21 (uncredited)
Steve CarruthersPatron at 21 (uncredited)
Robert CarsonLou (Toots Shor's Headwaiter) (uncredited)
Lewis CharlesAl Evans (uncredited)
Dick CherneyToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
Paul CristoToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
Joe Di RedaToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
Lawrence DobkinLeo Bartha (uncredited)
Tom FerrandiniPatron at 21 (uncredited)
John FiedlerHot Dog Stand Counterman (uncredited)
Bess FlowersPatron at 21 (uncredited)
William ForrestSen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)
Joseph ForteToots Shor's Waiter (uncredited)
Raoul FreemanWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
Kay GarrettPatron at 21 (uncredited)
Joe GrayPatron at 21 (uncredited)
Marion GrayPatron at 21 (uncredited)
James HillMan Outside Theatre (uncredited)
Charles JordanMan at Hot Dog Stand (uncredited)
Colin KennyPatron at 21 (uncredited)
Joseph La CavaWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
Mike LallyToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
Joseph LeonJoe Robard (uncredited)
King LockwoodBar Patron (uncredited)
Thomas MartinWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
Hans MoebusPatron at 21 (uncredited)
King MojaveWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
Sol MurgiWaiter (uncredited)
Forbes MurrayToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
George NardelliWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
Clifford OdetsMan Outside Theatre (uncredited)
Charles PerryStage Hand (uncredited)
Bill RaischToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
Waclaw RekwartWaiter at 21 (uncredited)
Edward RickardBar Patron (uncredited)
Jane RossWoman (uncredited)
Autumn RussellLinda James (uncredited)
Charles SherlockToots Shor's Bartender (uncredited)
Carson SmithSelf (uncredited)
Queenie SmithMildred Tam (uncredited)
Bert StevensPatron at 21 (uncredited)
Arthur ToveyElysian Club Patron (uncredited)
James TurleyCheck Man (uncredited)
Lurene TuttleLoretta Bartha (uncredited)
Harry TylerCoffee Shop Counter Man (uncredited)
Philip Van ZandtRadio Program Director (uncredited)
George WashburnPatron at 21 (uncredited)
David WhiteOtis Elwell (uncredited)
H.M. WynantToots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
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