O Lucky Man!(1973)
“Smile while you’re makin’ it. Laugh while you’re takin’ it. Even though you’re fakin’ it. Nobody’s gonna know …”
Overview
An ambitious coffee salesman has a series of improbable and ironic adventures seemingly designed to challenge his naive idealism.
Director
Lindsay Anderson
Studio
Memorial Enterprises
Budget
$3M
Cast
Malcolm McDowell
as Michael Arnold Travis / Plantation Thief
Ralph Richardson
as Sir James Burgess / Monty
Rachel Roberts
as Gloria Rowe / Madame Paillard / Mrs. Richards
Arthur Lowe
as Mr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda
Helen Mirren
as Patricia / Casting Assistant
Graham Crowden
as Stewart / Prof. Millar / Meths Drinker
Peter Jeffrey
as Factory Chairman / Prison Governor
Dandy Nichols
as Tea Lady / Neighbour
Mona Washbourne
as Neighbour / Usher / Sister Hallett
Philip Stone
as Jenkins / Interrogator / Salvation Army Major
Alan Price
as Alan Price
Mary MacLeod
as Mrs. Ball / Salvationist / Vicar's Wife
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
3h 4m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$3M
Production Companies
Memorial Enterprises • S.A.M. Productions
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Where can I watch 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 and released in 1973. It is a comedy, music, fantasy, drama film.
How long is O Lucky Man!?▼
O Lucky Man! has a runtime of 3 hours and 4 minutes (184 minutes total).
Who stars in O Lucky Man!?▼
The cast of O Lucky Man! includes Malcolm McDowell as Michael Arnold Travis / Plantation Thief, Ralph Richardson as Sir James Burgess / Monty, Rachel Roberts as Gloria Rowe / Madame Paillard / Mrs. Richards, Arthur Lowe as Mr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda, Helen Mirren as Patricia / Casting Assistant and more.
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