Question 1

What inspired Malcolm McDowell to create 'O Lucky Man!'?

Accepted Answer

After the success of 'If....', McDowell suggested working with Lindsay Anderson again. Anderson told him to write his own script for a good part, so McDowell based it on his life story and brought it to David Sherwin.

Question 2

Which festivals and awards recognized 'O Lucky Man!'?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival in 1973 and received awards or nominations from the National Board of Review (1973), BAFTA Awards (1974), and Golden Globes (1974).

Question 3

What unusual casting technique was used in the film?

Accepted Answer

Virtually every member of the cast played multiple roles throughout the movie.

Question 4

What is the French title of 'O Lucky Man!' and what literary work does it reference?

Accepted Answer

In France, it's titled 'The Best of all Possible Worlds', which is a refrain from Voltaire's novel 'Candide' that the film is loosely based on.

Question 5

How did director Lindsay Anderson appear in 'O Lucky Man!' beyond his usual roles?

Accepted Answer

He appeared as himself casting the film, in the opening and closing musical renditions of the title song in the recording studio, and embracing Malcolm McDowell in a scene at the end.

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