Il successo (1963)

Director:

Mauro Morassi

Writers:

Ruggero Maccari (screenplay), Ruggero Maccari (story),

Stars:

Vittorio Gassman, Anouk Aimée, Jean-Louis Trintignant

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vittorio Gassman	...	Giulio Ceriani
Anouk Aimée	...	Laura Ceriani
Jean-Louis Trintignant	...	Sergio
Cristina Gaioni	...	Maria
Riccardo Garrone	...	Ex fidanzato di Laura
Filippo Scelzo	...	Berto
Maria Grazia Spina	...	Diana (as Grazia Maria Spina)
Umberto D'Orsi	...	Il fascista capitalista
Leopoldo Trieste	...	Grassi
Gastone Moschin	...	Il cognato di Giulio
Mino Doro	...	(as Mino D'Oro)
Carlo Kechler
Mary Welles	...	Tatiana (as Mery Welles)
Annie Gorassini	...	Marisa
Carlo Bagno	...	Varelli (as Carlo Ragno)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

italy | divorce | marriage | fortune | loneliness | 

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Taglines:

They have many names for a man who claws his way to the top!

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

22 September 1963 (Italy)

Also Known As:

The Success

Filming Locations:

Sardinia, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinétel, Fair Film, Incei Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Italian censorship visa # 41211 delivered on 19-9-1963.

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Soundtracks

"Sapore di Sale"
Words and music by Gino Paoli
Performed by Gino Paoli

User Reviews

a rare and significant film

I saw this film in a theatre when it came out and have never forgotten it. It is simple and realistic and presents a situation everyone will identify with. The main character, played by Gassman, lives a contented life with a beautiful wife, friends and a comfortable if boring job as a civil engineer. Then, he happens upon a chance to make a fortune. He has inside information, so it's a sure thing. All he needs to do is raise a good deal of money. First, he borrows from his friends, but doesn't get enough. Then, he borrows from others, getting more and more desperate.

This progression is realistic and believable, so much so that one can feel his panic as this golden opportunity seems to be slipping away. He sinks to lower and lower depths in his borrowing.

I won't tell you how this comes out, but I will tell you it's a powerful film that you will remember as long as you live, as I have.

It's a pity that such a fine film shouldn't be available on VHS or DVD. If you have a chance to see this film, don't miss it. If you know someone in the videotape industry, write to them and urge them to put this film on video. It's a rare film to treasure.