Movie

Success Is the Best Revenge

“John Hurt and Michael York - Together for the first time!”

★ 6.5(6)19841h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Release date: 1984-05-26
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Gaumont

About Success Is the Best Revenge

Success Is the Best Revenge is a 1984 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, starring Michael York, John Hurt and Anouk Aimée. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Success Is the Best Revenge in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Success Is the Best Revenge in Austria?+

Success Is the Best Revenge is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Success Is the Best Revenge on Netflix?+

Success Is the Best Revenge is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Success Is the Best Revenge?+

Success Is the Best Revenge has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Success Is the Best Revenge?+

Success Is the Best Revenge stars Michael York, John Hurt, Anouk Aimée, Michel Piccoli and Michał Skolimowski.

When did Success Is the Best Revenge come out?+

Success Is the Best Revenge is a 1984 movie directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.

What genre is Success Is the Best Revenge?+

Success Is the Best Revenge is Drama film.

Who directed Success Is the Best Revenge?+

Success Is the Best Revenge was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.