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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 …”
6.8 / 10• 1973• 3h 4m•R• English
ComedyMusicFantasyDrama
Storyline
An ambitious coffee salesman has a series of improbable and ironic adventures seemingly designed to challenge his naive idealism.
Cast & Crew
Malcolm McDowell
Michael Arnold Travis / Plantation Thief
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lindsay Anderson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. O Lucky Man! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
