The Man of Destiny
Synopsis
One of Shaw's "pleasant plays", The Man of Destiny is a one-act lighthearted comedy of egos and social hypocrisy. Set in 1796 in northern Italy, it features a battle of wits between Napoleon Bonaparte and a mysterious, daring woman who has stolen his documents. Can she really challenge the strategic mind of a general still celebrating a famous victory?
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- Director
- Desmond Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bernard Shaw
- Original Title
- The Man of Destiny
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
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What is The Man of Destiny about?
One of Shaw's "pleasant plays", The Man of Destiny is a one-act lighthearted comedy of egos and social hypocrisy. Set in 1796 in northern Italy, it features a battle of wits between Napoleon Bonaparte and a mysterious, daring woman who has stolen his documents. Can she really challenge the strategic mind of a general still celebrating a famous victory?
Who directed The Man of Destiny?
The Man of Destiny was directed by Desmond Davis.
Who stars in The Man of Destiny?
The principal cast of The Man of Destiny includes Delphine Seyrig, Simon Callow, David Troughton, Niall Tóibín.
When was The Man of Destiny released and how long is it?
The Man of Destiny was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 59m.