description O Lucky Man! Overview
O Lucky Man! is a 1973 British film directed by Lindsay Anderson and featuring Malcolm McDowell as Mick Travis. The story follows a public schoolboy who becomes embroiled in surreal events and fantastical experiences, continuing a trilogy begun with *if...* (1968). It represents the second installment in McDowell’s portrayal of Travis across three films.
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info O Lucky Man! Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 1973 |
help O Lucky Man! FAQ
What job begins Mick Travis's journey in O Lucky Man!?
Mick starts as an ambitious traveling salesman for Imperial Coffee. His sales route leads him through military secrets, medical experiments, corporate corruption, imprisonment, and an unlikely film audition.
Where does O Lucky Man! fit in the Mick Travis trilogy?
It is the middle film between if.... from 1968 and Britannia Hospital from 1982. Malcolm McDowell plays Mick Travis in all three films, although the trilogy does not maintain strict narrative continuity.
Why does Alan Price appear throughout O Lucky Man!?
Price and his band perform songs that interrupt and comment on Mick's adventures, functioning like a musical chorus. Price also appears within the story as a version of himself.
Why do several actors play multiple characters in O Lucky Man!?
Lindsay Anderson repeatedly casts performers such as Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe, and Helen Mirren in different roles. The doubling reinforces the film's theatrical, satirical view of institutions and social power.
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