Il successo (1963) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1963 · 106 mins · Italian

Directed by

Mauro Morassi

Starring

Anouk Aimée, Leopoldo Trieste, Vittorio Gassman, Daniele Vargas, Mino Doro, Franca Polesello

Giulio believes happiness can only be bought, so he throws himself into a perilous real‑estate scheme in Sardinia despite lacking the necessary capital. With a loyal wife and a true friend at his side, he compromises his dignity to raise the funds, spiraling into ruthless ambition. His obsession drives him to betray trust, risking everything for wealth and leaving the people who cared for him increasingly alienated.