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O Lucky Man! (1973)

R  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 »

Director:

Lindsay Anderson

Writer:

David Sherwin

Stars:

Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson and Rachel Roberts
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Malcolm McDowell ...
Michael Arnold Travis / Plantation thief
Ralph Richardson Ralph Richardson ...
Sir James Burgess / Monty
Rachel Roberts Rachel Roberts ...
Gloria Rowe / Madame Paillard / Mrs. Richards
Arthur Lowe Arthur Lowe ...
Mr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda
Helen Mirren ...
Patricia
Graham Crowden Graham Crowden ...
Stewart / Prof. Millar / Meths Drinker
Peter Jeffrey Peter Jeffrey ...
Factory chairman / Prison governor
Dandy Nichols Dandy Nichols ...
Tea Lady / Neighbour
Mona Washbourne Mona Washbourne ...
Neighbour / Usher / Sister Hallett
Philip Stone Philip Stone ...
Jenkins / Interrogator / Salvation Army major
Mary MacLeod Mary MacLeod ...
Mrs. Ball / Salvationist / Vicar'w Wife
Michael Bangerter Michael Bangerter ...
William / Interrogator / Assistant / Released prisoner
Wallas Eaton Wallas Eaton ...
John Stone (Coffee Factory) / Col. Steiger / Prison Warder / Meths Drinker / Film Executive
Warren Clarke Warren Clarke ...
Master of Ceremonies (Nightspot) / Warner / Male nurse
Bill Owen Bill Owen ...
Supt. Barlow / Insp. Carding
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

Coffee | Allegory | Whipping | Release From Prison | Campfire  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Music

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A szerencse fia See more »

Filming Locations:

Bracknell, Berkshire, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Memorial Enterprises, Sam See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Director Cameo: [Lindsay Anderson] as himself, casting 'O Lucky Man' itself. He also appears in the opening and closing musical renditions of the title song, sitting in the recording studio, and embracing Malcolm McDowell in a scene at the end. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The roof of the car is dented by Travis standing on it outside the Government Facility, yet when he returns it is in the process of being destroyed, yet the dent is gone. See more »

Quotes

Patricia: Daddy owns so much that he rarely misses anything.
Michael Arnold Travis: You're lucky. I've got to get there on my own.
Patricia: And where?
Michael Arnold Travis: Right to the top!
[pause. Then, pointing to a skycraper in the distance]
Michael Arnold Travis: How much a building like that is worth?
Patricia: The ground rent is 810,000 pounds a year, it costed ten times that to build, and every three months its value increases by 20%.
Michael Arnold Travis: [Smiling patronizingly] How do you know?
Patricia: [With assurance] My father owns it.
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Connections

References A Clockwork Orange (1971) See more »

Soundtracks

"Justice"
Written by Alan Price See more »