The American Success Company
“A movie dedicated to the fine art of making it.”
Synopsis
A husband is humiliated at home and at work. He decides he has had enough of it and hires a prostitute to help him get back at his boss, wife and friends and get a lot richer in the process.
Top Cast
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Jeff Bridges
Harry
Belinda Bauer
Sarah
Ned Beatty
Mr. Elliott
Steven Keats
Rick Duprez
Bianca Jagger
Corinne
John Glover
Ernst
Mascha Gonska
Greta
Michael Durrell
Herman
Eva Maria Meineke
Mrs. Heinemann
Günter Meisner
Maitre 'd
David Allen Brooks
Gunter (as David Brooks)
Marie Bardischewski
Landlady
Sebastian Baur
Young Magician
Peer Brensing
Amsucco Guard
Judith Brown
Red-Headed Lady Friend (as Judy Brown)
Michael Burger
Rental Agent
Andrew Burleigh
Charles
Claudia Butenuth
Herman's Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Richert
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- The American Success Company
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Richert
Larry Cohen, William Richert
Maurice Jarre
Anthony B. Richmond
Daniel H. Blatt, Edgar J. Scherick
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Daniel H. Blatt
Producer
William Richert
Director
William Richert
Writer
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Edgar J. Scherick
Producer
Larry Cohen
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American Success Company
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The American Success Company about?
A husband is humiliated at home and at work. He decides he has had enough of it and hires a prostitute to help him get back at his boss, wife and friends and get a lot richer in the process.
Who directed The American Success Company?
The American Success Company was directed by William Richert.
Who stars in The American Success Company?
The principal cast of The American Success Company includes Jeff Bridges, Belinda Bauer, Ned Beatty, Steven Keats, Bianca Jagger.
When was The American Success Company released and how long is it?
The American Success Company was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The American Success Company?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The American Success Company was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The American Success Company?
The American Success Company holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).