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Sweet Smell of Success: The Criterion Collection DVD
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Sweet Smell of Success: The Criterion Collection DVD

Sweet Smell of Success from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD of Alexander Mackendrick’s 1957-set New York drama, starring Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis. Its cynical story follows a powerful Broadway gossip columnist and a press agent drawn into a scheme against a jazz musician. The listing specifies NTSC widescreen playback and a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

At a glance

  • A two-disc Criterion Collection DVD of Alexander Mackendrick’s film.
  • Stars Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis, with a story set in the competitive world of 1950s Manhattan.
  • The listing identifies the disc format as NTSC and widescreen.
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Reference price: $39.95

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Two discs are listed for a feature with a stated runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
  • The listing names the director and principal cast, useful for identifying this edition.

Technical specifications

11 specifications
Disc and playback
FormatNTSC, Widescreen
Number of discs2
LanguageEnglish
Runtime1 hour and 36 minutes
MPAA ratingNR (Not Rated)
Film and release
DirectorAlexander Mackendrick
ActorsBurt Lancaster, Jeff Donnell, Martin Milner, Susan Harrison, Tony Curtis
StudioCriterion Collection
Release dateFebruary 22, 2011
Model numberCRRN1980DVD
Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 6.4 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers seeking a cynical drama about a Broadway gossip columnist and a press agent.
  • Collectors looking for the Criterion Collection DVD edition of this film.

Less suited to

  • Shoppers who specifically need a Blu-ray or 4K UHD edition.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 518 ratings
  • 5 stars85%85%
  • 4 stars10%10%
  • 3 stars3%3%
  • 2 stars1%1%
  • 1 star1%1%

Customer feedback praises the acting, especially Tony Curtis as the press agent, along with the cinematography, script and sharp dialogue. Viewers describing the film as deeply cynical may appreciate its unforgiving tone, while its dark subject matter is a matter of taste. These reactions concern the film itself and do not establish the DVD’s picture or sound quality.

Positive themes

  • Customers praise the acting, cinematography, writing and dialogue.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as an NTSC widescreen DVD and specifies two discs.

Who directed and stars in the film?

Alexander Mackendrick directed it. The listed actors include Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Jeff Donnell, Martin Milner and Susan Harrison.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

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