Il successo (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1963, Il successo is a comedy film directed by Mauro Morassi, running about 106 minutes. “They have many names for a man who claws his way to the top! Most of them are unprintable!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Giulio has a faithful wife and a true friend, but he is convinced that only with money can one be happy. So he devotes himself to dangerous real estate speculation in Sardinia, even though he does not have the capital to deal with it. To find the necessary money, he is willing to give up even his dignity. And slowly, he alienates his most beloved ones from himself....
Who’s in it. Il successo stars Vittorio Gassman as Giulio Ceriani, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Sergio, Anouk Aimée as Laura Ceriani and Riccardo Garrone as Ex Fidanzato di Laura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Il successo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Il successo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Il successo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Il successo (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Il successo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Il successo worth watching?
- Il successo holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Il successo?
- Il successo stars Vittorio Gassman, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Anouk Aimée, Riccardo Garrone and Maria Grazia Spina.
- When was Il successo released?
- Il successo was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.