O Lucky Man!(1973)
Smile while you’re makin’ it. Laugh while you’re takin’ it. Even though you’re fakin’ it. Nobody’s gonna know …
O Lucky Man! Synopsis
An ambitious coffee salesman has a series of improbable and ironic adventures seemingly designed to challenge his naive idealism.
O Lucky Man! (1973) is a comedy, music, fantasy and drama film directed by Lindsay Anderson, released on March 25, 1973 with a runtime of 3h 4m. It stars Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts and Arthur Lowe. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- Director:
- Lindsay Anderson
- Writers:
- David Sherwin, Malcolm McDowell
- Producers:
- Lindsay Anderson, David Sherwin, Malcolm McDowell
- Cinematographer:
- Miroslav Ondříček
- Composer:
- Alan Price
- Production:
- Memorial Enterprises, S.A.M. Productions
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Status:
- Released
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O Lucky Man! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Malcolm McDowell
as Michael Arnold Travis / Plantation Thief
Ralph Richardson
as Sir James Burgess / Monty
Rachel Roberts
as Gloria Rowe / Madame Paillard / Mrs. Richards
Arthur Lowe
as Mr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda
Helen Mirren
as Patricia / Casting Assistant
Graham Crowden
as Stewart / Prof. Millar / Meths Drinker
Peter Jeffrey
as Factory Chairman / Prison Governor
Dandy Nichols
as Tea Lady / Neighbour
Mona Washbourne
as Neighbour / Usher / Sister Hallett
Philip Stone
as Jenkins / Interrogator / Salvation Army Major
Alan Price
as Alan Price
- Mary MacLeod
Mary MacLeod
as Mrs. Ball / Salvationist / Vicar's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Lindsay Anderson, written by David Sherwin and Malcolm McDowell, produced by Lindsay Anderson, David Sherwin and Malcolm McDowell.
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O Lucky Man! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 120 ratings.
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O Lucky Man! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch O Lucky Man! online?
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O Lucky Man! (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in O Lucky Man!?
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The main cast of O Lucky Man! (1973) includes Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe and Helen Mirren. The film was directed by Lindsay Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was O Lucky Man! released?
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O Lucky Man! was released on March 25, 1973 and runs for 3h 4m.
Is O Lucky Man! worth watching?
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O Lucky Man! (1973) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for O Lucky Man!?
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Yes. The official O Lucky Man! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.