The American Success Company (1980): Cast
The American Success Company is a 1980 comedy drama starring Jeff Bridges as Harry, Ned Beatty and John Glover. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The American Success Company About?
The premise of The American Success Company without spoilers.
A satirical look at the pursuit of success, the film follows a man whose confidence is shattered both at home and in the office. Fed up, he hires a sex worker to devise a scheme that turns the tables on his boss, wife and friends, ultimately propelling him to unexpected wealth.
The American Success Company Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- newspaper
- alarm clock
- office
- restaurant
- friend
- wife
- prostitute
- scale model of city
- ballet dancing
- wealth
- father in law
- private detective
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- cane
- cubicle
- office building
- kitchen
- bathroom
- stolen money
- narcissist
- female nudity
- brief nudity
- personality change
- clock
- flowers
- vault
- husband wife relationship
- son in law
- shoes
- mirror
- dog
- disguise
- munich germany
- corporation
- credit card company
The American Success Company Cast & Characters
Jeff Bridges leads the cast as Harry, with Ned Beatty as Mr. Elliott and John Glover as Ernst.
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Jeff Bridges as Harry -
Ned Beatty as Mr. Elliott -
John Glover as Ernst -
Steven Keats as Rick Duprez
Also Starring in The American Success Company
· 32 more- Peter Chelsom Mitchell
- Shelagh McLeod Girl at Party
- Günter Meisner Maitre 'd
- Peter Capell Lichtenstein
- Eva Maria Meineke Mrs. Heinemann
- Belinda Bauer Sarah
- Michael Durrell Herman
- Judith Brown Red-Headed Lady Friend (as Judy Brown)
- Osman Ragheb Detective
- Josef Fröhlich Doctor (as Josef Frolich)
- Michaela May Attractive Teller
- Loyd Catlett Waiter
- David Allen Brooks Gunter (as David Brooks)
- William Richert Boyfriend Teller
- Claudia Butenuth Herman's Secretary
- Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel Woman with Dog
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- Mascha Gonska Greta
- Bianca Jagger Corinne
- Ute Willing Blonde Secretary
- Marie Bardischewski Landlady
- Erland Erlandsen Vice Chairman
- Sebastian Baur Young Magician
- Andrew Burleigh Charles
- Claudia Golling Waitress
- Wolfgang Klein Policeman
- Peer Brensing Amsucco Guard
- Michael Burger Rental Agent
- Conrad Dechert Mr. Polk
- Eunice Dechert Mrs. Polk
- Stephen Frances Marlene
- Anna Kligge Receptionist
- Regina Mardeck Blonde Lady Friend
Cars in The American Success Company
25 cars on screen, including the 1954 BMW 502 and the 1978 Porsche 928.
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1954 BMW 502 Main role -
1978 Porsche 928 Important role -
1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I Important role -
1965 Ford Taunus 20M Minor role
The American Success Company Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “The Ringer” and “Good as Gold”.
- Also known as
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- The Ringer
- Good as Gold
- Der Ringer
- Успешная американская компания
- Успешна американска компания
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The American Success Company FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The American Success Company, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The American Success Company?
The American Success Company runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The American Success Company released?
The American Success Company was released on March 1, 1980.
Who is in the cast of The American Success Company?
The American Success Company stars Jeff Bridges as Harry, Ned Beatty as Mr. Elliott and John Glover as Ernst, among 36 credited actors.
Does The American Success Company have a post-credit scene?
No. The American Success Company has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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