O Lucky Man! (1973)

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183 min - Comedy | Drama | Fantasy - 20 June 1973 (USA)

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This sprawling, surrealist musical serves as an allegory for the pitfalls of capitalism, as it follows the adventures of a young coffee salesman in Europe... See full summary »

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This sprawling, surrealist musical serves as an allegory for the pitfalls of capitalism, as it follows the adventures of a young coffee salesman in Europe. Many actors play multiple roles, giving the film a stagy tone. Written by Philip Brubaker <coda@nando.net>

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Smile while you're makin' it. Laugh while you're takin' it. Even though you're fakin' it. Nobody's gonna know...

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Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Music

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UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 1973 (USA) See more »

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A szerencse fia See more »

Filming Locations:

Bracknell, Berkshire, England, UK See more »

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Memorial Enterprises, Sam See more »

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183 min | Sweden: 168 min

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Mono

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Color (Eastmancolor)

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1.85 : 1

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There were approximately 30 takes of the scene when the director (played by Lindsay Anderson) slaps Malcolm McDowell across the face with a script. See more »

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Continuity: Blood on Travis' face appears and disappears after the interrogation scene. See more »

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Michael Arnold Travis: Yes, but what's gonna happen to *me*? Will I come out the same as I went in?
Professor Millar: Not the same: better.
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Referenced in O, Luckyman! (2009) See more »

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"My Home Town"
Written by Alan Price See more »

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Cast overview, first billed only:
	Malcolm McDowell	...	Michael Arnold Travis / Plantation thief
	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
	Graham Crowden	...	Stewart / Prof. Millar / Meths Drinker
	Peter Jeffrey	...	Factory chairman / Prison governor
	Dandy Nichols	...	Tea Lady / Neighbour
	Mona Washbourne	...	Neighbour / Usher / Sister Hallett
	Philip Stone	...	Jenkins / Interrogator / Salvation Army major
	Mary MacLeod	...	Mrs. Ball / Salvationist / Vicar'w Wife
	Michael Bangerter	...	William / Interrogator / Assistant / Released prisoner
	Wallas Eaton	...	John Stone (Coffee Factory) / Col. Steiger / Prison Warder / Meths Drinker / Film Executive
	Warren Clarke	...	Master of Ceremonies (Nightspot) / Warner / Male nurse
	Bill Owen	...	Supt. Barlow / Insp. Carding