The Smell of Success

The Smell of Success
Theatrical poster
Directed by Michael Polish (as Larry Smith)
Produced by Janet DuBois
Kenneth Johnson
Jonathan Sheldon
Written by Mark Polish
Michael Polish
Starring Billy Bob Thornton
Téa Leoni
Kyle MacLachlan
Ed Helms
Music by Stuart Matthewman
Cinematography M. David Mullen
Edited by Cary Gries
Production
company
Initiate Productions
Distributed by Cinedigm
Release date
  • January 20, 2009 (2009-01-20) (Sundance Film Festival)
  • August 19, 2011 (2011-08-19) (United States)
Running time
 94 minutes
Country United States
Language English

The Smell of Success is a 2009 Initiate Productions film directed by Michael Polish and starring Billy Bob Thornton, Téa Leoni, Kyle MacLachlan, and Ed Helms. The film’s original title was Manure.[1][2]

Plot

It all begins when a tragic fan accident ends the life of Mr. Roses, the scientific genius behind Roses Manure Company, forcing his cosmetics salesgirl daughter Rosemary (Téa Leoni) to take control of the company. Rosemary isn’t sure if she has a nose for the family business, but when she discovers the company is about to go under, she is determined to find a way to keep the company successful. She’s going to need the help of her father’s best salesmen led by Patrick Fitzpatrick (Billy Bob Thornton).

Cast

Production

The Smell of Success was filmed on location in Santa Clarita, California.

References

  1. ↑ Anderson, John (July 27, 2008). "Twin Hopes: Satisfying Movie, Low Cost". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ "The Smell of Success". The New York Times.


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