Success Is the Best Revenge (1984)
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.
Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: May 26, 1984
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
Screenplay
Music: Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Mike Fash
Editing: Barrie Vince, Andrzej Kostenko
Production: Gaumont, Emerald
Country: France, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Success Is the Best Revenge about?
- 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.
- Who directed Success Is the Best Revenge?
- Success Is the Best Revenge was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.
- Who stars in Success Is the Best Revenge?
- Success Is the Best Revenge stars Michael York, John Hurt, Anouk Aimée, Michel Piccoli, Michał Skolimowski, Józef Skolimowski.
- How long is Success Is the Best Revenge?
- Success Is the Best Revenge has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Success Is the Best Revenge?
- Success Is the Best Revenge is a Drama film.
- Where was Success Is the Best Revenge produced?
- Success Is the Best Revenge was produced in France, United Kingdom.