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The Smell of Success (2009) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2009 · 96 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Michael Polish
- Starring
- Billy Bob Thornton, Frances Conroy, Richard Edson, Ed Helms, Kyle MacLachlan, Téa Leoni
After the sudden death of Mr. Rose, founder of Rose’s Manure Company, his sales force faces ruin. His estranged daughter Rosemary, an upscale cosmetics saleswoman, takes over despite no experience. Determined to make the foul business profitable, she confronts a scheming fertilizer rep and leans on top salesman Patrick Fitzpatrick to protect the company’s legacy.
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