Success Is the Best Revenge
“John Hurt and Michael York - Together for the first time!”
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.
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Success Is the Best Revenge
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Emerald
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerzy Skolimowski
Jerzy Skolimowski, Michał Skolimowski, Michel Ciment, Harriet Pacaud, Barbara Elster
Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer
Mike Fash
Andrzej Kostenko, Barrie Vince
Jerzy Skolimowski
Department Leadership Roster
Voytek
Production Design
Jerzy Skolimowski
Screenplay
Jerzy Skolimowski
Producer
Jerzy Skolimowski
Director
Michał Skolimowski
Writer
Michel Ciment
Writer
Harriet Pacaud
Writer
Barbara Elster
Writer
Andrzej Kostenko
Editor
Barrie Vince
Editor
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Success Is the Best Revenge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Success Is the Best Revenge includes Michael York, John Hurt, Anouk Aimée, Michel Piccoli, Michał Skolimowski.
When was Success Is the Best Revenge released and how long is it?
Success Is the Best Revenge was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Success Is the Best Revenge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Success Is the Best Revenge was composed by Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer.