Success Is the Best Revenge
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | Jerzy Skolimowski |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
| Products | Drama film |
Success Is the Best Revenge () is a drama from 1984, directed by Jerzy Skolimowski and featuring Michael York in a leading role. The film was showcased at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival.
Cast
- Michael York portraying Alex Rodak
- Joanna Szczerbic as Alicia Rodak
- Michael Lyndon in the role of Adam Rodak
- Jerry Skol playing Tony Rodak
- Michel Piccoli as a French Official
- Anouk Aimée as Monique des Fontaines
- John Hurt in the role of Dino Montecurva
- Ric Young as Chinese Waiter
- Claude Le Saché portraying Monsieur Conio
- Malcolm Sinclair as Assistant Stage Manager
- Hilary Drake in the role of Stage Manager
- Jane Asher as Bank Manager
Production
The movie was shot in London, with Skolimowski serving as producer. To fund the film, he secured a mortgage on his own residence, which also appears within the movie. Unfortunately, the film’s financial failure resulted in his bankruptcy and compelled him to sell his home, subsequently relocating to the United States.
In casting, Skolimowski chose Michael York to represent his alter ego, Alex. Additionally, he involved family members: his wife Joanna Szczerbic acted as Alex’s spouse, and his sons Michał and Jerzy took on roles under the names Michael Lyndon and Jerry Skol, playing Alex’s children Adam and Tony respectively.