Drama
Success Is the Best Revenge
“John Hurt and Michael York - Together for the first time!”
Poland is under Communist rule. An exiled Polish theater director is in England, enthusiastically preparing an abstract play which will criticize the authoritarian Polish government. His sons might not share his political views, though.
Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski
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User score
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Status
Released
Released
May 26, 1984
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Top cast
Michael York
Alex Rodak
John Hurt
Dino Montecurva
Anouk Aimée
Monique des Fontaines
Michel Piccoli
French Official
Michał Skolimowski
Adam Rodak
Józef Skolimowski
Tony Rodak
Jane Asher
Bank Manager
Joanna Szczerbic
Alicia Rodak
Tristram Jellinek
Second inspector
Hilary Drake
Stage Manager
Archie Pool
Casius Banghali
Bill Monks
First Grip
Michael Sarne
Video Store Attendant
Ralph Nossek
Magistrate
Ric Young
Chinese Waiter
Malcolm Sinclair
Assistant Stage Manager
Adam French
Martin
Claude Le Saché
Monsieur Conio
Sam Smart
Mallett
Tim Brown
Professor
