Success Is the Best Revenge (1984)
John Hurt and Michael York - Together for the first time!
1984 · 1h 31m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Writers: Jerzy Skolimowski, Michał Skolimowski, Harriet Pacaud
Music by: Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Mike Fash
Editor: Barrie Vince, Andrzej Kostenko
Cast
Michael York as Alex RodakJohn Hurt as Dino MontecurvaAnouk Aimée as Monique des FontainesMichel Piccoli as French OfficialMichał Skolimowski as Adam RodakJózef Skolimowski as Tony RodakJane Asher as Bank ManagerJoanna Szczerbic as Alicia RodakTristram Jellinek as Second inspectorHilary Drake as Stage ManagerArchie Pool as Casius BanghaliBill Monks as First GripMore like this
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