Success Is the Best Revenge
1984, English. Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.
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Poland is under Communist rule. An exiled Polish theater director is in England, enthusiastically preparing an abstract play which will criticize the authoritarian Polish government. His sons might not share his political views, though.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Success Is the Best Revenge is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jerzy SkolimowskiDirector
- Michael YorkAlex Rodak
- John HurtDino Montecurva
- Anouk AiméeMonique des Fontaines
- Michel PiccoliFrench Official
- Michał SkolimowskiAdam Rodak
- Józef SkolimowskiTony Rodak
- Jane AsherBank Manager
- Joanna SzczerbicAlicia Rodak
- Tristram JellinekSecond inspector
- Hilary DrakeStage Manager
- Archie PoolCasius Banghali
- Bill MonksFirst Grip
Details
- Released
- 26 May 1984
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jerzy Skolimowski, Michał Skolimowski, Michel Ciment
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How long is Success Is the Best Revenge?
Success Is the Best Revenge runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is Success Is the Best Revenge on?
Success Is the Best Revenge is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Success Is the Best Revenge?
If you liked Success Is the Best Revenge, try My Neighbor Adolf, What Maisie Knew, Moonlighting.
Who directed Success Is the Best Revenge?
Success Is the Best Revenge (1984) was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski and stars Michael York, John Hurt, Anouk Aimée.