O Lucky Man!
“Smile while you’re makin’ it. Laugh while you’re takin’ it. Even though you’re fakin’ it. Nobody’s gonna know …”
Synopsis
An ambitious coffee salesman has a series of improbable and ironic adventures seemingly designed to challenge his naive idealism.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-21
Top Cast
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Malcolm McDowell
Michael Arnold Travis / Plantation Thief
Ralph Richardson
Sir James Burgess / Monty
Rachel Roberts
Gloria Rowe / Madame Paillard / Mrs. Richards
Arthur Lowe
Mr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda
Helen Mirren
Patricia / Casting Assistant
Graham Crowden
Stewart / Prof. Millar / Meths Drinker
Peter Jeffrey
Factory Chairman / Prison Governor
Dandy Nichols
Tea Lady / Neighbour
Mona Washbourne
Neighbour / Usher / Sister Hallett
Philip Stone
Jenkins / Interrogator / Salvation Army Major
Alan Price
Alan Price
Mary MacLeod
Mrs. Ball / Salvationist / Vicar's Wife
Michael Bangerter
William / Interrogator / Assistant / Released Prisoner
Wallas Eaton
John Stone (Coffee Factory) / Col. Steiger / Prison Warder / Meths Drinker / Film Executive
Warren Clarke
Master of Ceremonies (Nightspot) / Warner / Male Nurse
Bill Owen
Supt. Barlow / Insp. Carding
Lindsay Anderson
Director
John Barrett
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsay Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- David Sherwin, Malcolm McDowell
- Original Score
- Alan Price
- Original Title
- O Lucky Man!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 4m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Memorial Enterprises, S.A.M. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsay Anderson
David Sherwin, Malcolm McDowell
Alan Price
Miroslav Ondříček
David Gladwell
Lindsay Anderson, Michael Medwin, Albert Finney, Malcolm McDowell, David Sherwin
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsay Anderson
Director
David Sherwin
Writer
Alan Price
Original Music Composer
Jocelyn Herbert
Production Design
Lindsay Anderson
Producer
Michael Medwin
Producer
Albert Finney
Producer
Malcolm McDowell
Producer
David Sherwin
Producer
Miroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
David Gladwell
Editor
Malcolm McDowell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About O Lucky Man!
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What is O Lucky Man! about?
An ambitious coffee salesman has a series of improbable and ironic adventures seemingly designed to challenge his naive idealism.
Who directed O Lucky Man!?
O Lucky Man! was directed by Lindsay Anderson.
Who stars in O Lucky Man!?
The principal cast of O Lucky Man! includes Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe, Helen Mirren.
When was O Lucky Man! released and how long is it?
O Lucky Man! was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 3h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for O Lucky Man!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for O Lucky Man! was composed by Alan Price.
What is the age rating and content advisory for O Lucky Man!?
O Lucky Man! holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).