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Movie Info

An exiled Polish director (Michael York) lives in London with his rebellious son (Michael Lyndon), who is eager to explore his heritage.

Rating:

R
Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Jerzy Skolimowski
Writer:

Jerzy Skolimowski, Michael Lyndon
Release Date (Streaming):

May 23, 2017
Runtime:

1h 30m
Production Co:

Gaumont, Ministère de la Culture

Cast & Crew

Michael York
Alex Rodak

Michael Lyndon
Adam Rodak

Maureen Bennett
BA Girl

Suzan Crowley
First inspector

Felicity Dean
TV director

Hilary Drake
Stage Manager

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Critic Reviews for Success Is the Best Revenge

All Critics (2) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2)

With a florid style and a pugnacious tone, Skolimowski evokes the tangled paradoxes of freedom and the illusions of nostalgia alike.

January 18, 2021 | Full Review…

Richard Brody
New Yorker
The pic merges political strife with domestic strife, which produces some far-reaching sparks.

April 11, 2013 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
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