Clifford Odets

Clifford Odets

1906-07-18
57 (1963-08-18)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Clifford Odets (July 18, 1906 – August 14, 1963) was an American playwright, director, screenwriter, and actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Clifford Odets, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Clifford Odets (July 18, 1906 – August 14, 1963) was an American playwright, director, screenwriter, and actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Clifford Odets, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Sweet Smell of Success 1957 (7.607)

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.
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Clash by Night 1952 (6.656)

An embittered woman seeks escape in marriage, only to fall for her husband’s best friend.
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The Big Knife 1955 (5.966)

Movie star Charlie Castle draws the ire of Hollywood producer Stanley Hoff when he refuses to sign a new seven-year contract. Castle is sick of the low quality of the studio's films and wants to start a new life. While his estranged wife supports him in the decision, Castle's talent agent urges him to reconsider. When Castle continues to be uncooperative, Hoff resorts to blackmail in order to get his way.