Trama:
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 Lancaster J.J. Hunsecker

Tony Curtis Sidney Falco

Susan Harrison Susan Hunsecker

Martin Milner Steve Dallas

Sam Levene Frank D' Angelo

Barbara Nichols Rita

David White Otis Elwell

Jeff Donnell Sally

Edith Atwater Mary

Joe Frisco Herbie Temple

Emile Meyer Lt. Harry Kello

Bess Flowers Patron at '21'

Colin Kenny Patron at 21 (uncredited)

Lawrence Dobkin Leo Bartha

John Fiedler Counterman at Hotdog Stand

Bert Stevens Patron at 21

Arthur Tovey Elysian Club Patron

William H. O'Brien Waiter at 21 (uncredited)

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown