Success Is the Best Revenge

Jerzy Skolimowski
1984-05-26

John Hurt and Michael York - Together for the first time!
5.5
91 min

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

Name Character Team
Michael York Alex Rodak Unowned
John Hurt Dino Montecurva Unowned
Anouk Aimée Monique des Fontaines Unowned
Michel Piccoli French Official Unowned
Michał Skolimowski Adam Rodak Unowned
Józef Skolimowski Tony Rodak Unowned
Jane Asher Bank Manager Unowned
Joanna Szczerbic Alicia Rodak Unowned
Tristram Jellinek Second inspector Unowned
Hilary Drake Stage Manager Unowned
Archie Pool Casius Banghali Unowned
Bill Monks First Grip Unowned
Michael Sarne Video Store Attendant Unowned
Ralph Nossek Magistrate Unowned
Ric Young Chinese Waiter Unowned
Malcolm Sinclair Assistant Stage Manager Unowned
Adam French Martin Unowned