O Lucky Man! (1973) — Perfery

(1973)Directed by Lindsay Anderson184 min · RComedy, Music, Fantasy, Drama

“Smile while you’re makin’ it. Laugh while you’re takin’ it. Even though you’re fakin’ it. Nobody’s gonna know …”

An ambitious coffee salesman has a series of improbable and ironic adventures seemingly designed to challenge his naive idealism.

Malcolm McDowellas Michael Arnold Travis / Plantation Thief

Ralph Richardsonas Sir James Burgess / Monty

Rachel Robertsas Gloria Rowe / Madame Paillard / Mrs. Richards

Arthur Loweas Mr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda

Helen Mirrenas Patricia / Casting Assistant

Graham Crowdenas Stewart / Prof. Millar / Meths Drinker

Peter Jeffreyas Factory Chairman / Prison Governor

Dandy Nicholsas Tea Lady / Neighbour

Mona Washbourneas Neighbour / Usher / Sister Hallett

Philip Stoneas Jenkins / Interrogator / Salvation Army Major

Alan Priceas Alan Price

MM Mary MacLeodas Mrs. Ball / Salvationist / Vicar's Wife

Michael Bangerteras William / Interrogator / Assistant / Released Prisoner

WE Wallas Eatonas John Stone (Coffee Factory) / Col. Steiger / Prison Warder / Meths Drinker / Film Executive

Warren Clarkeas Master of Ceremonies (Nightspot) / Warner / Male Nurse

Bill Owenas Supt. Barlow / Insp. Carding

Lindsay Andersonas Director

John Barrettas Bill

Geoffrey Palmeras Examination Doctor/Basil Keyes

James Bolamas Attenborough/Examination Doctor

Christine Noonanas Coffee Trainee / Mavis (Girl at Stag Party)

Michael Medwinas Army Captain/Power Station Technician/Duke of Belminster

Vivian Picklesas Good Lady

Geoffrey Chateras Bishop/Vicar