Male of the Species
Synopsis
Never trust a man whoever he is. This is the bitter lesson learned by Mary MacNeil in her relationships with three different men: her father, a mendacious womanizer; a smooth-talking office flirt, Cornelius; and an aging barrister, Emlyn, who is enchanted by Mary's youthful vitality and charm.
Top Cast
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Sean Connery
MacNeil
Michael Caine
Cornelius
Paul Scofield
Sir Emlyn Bowen, Q. C.
Anna Calder-Marshall
Mary
Katharine Blake
Miss Saville
Roddy McMillan
Billy
Jo Rowbottom
Barmaid
Maggie Rennie
Barmaid
Katharine Page
Aunt Sarah
Michael Bates
Fred
Janet Key
Sally
Geoffrey Chater
Toby Pears
George Howe
Charles
Kynaston Reeves
Judge
Kate Coleridge
Air Stewardess
Laurence Olivier
Presenter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Page, Charles Jarrott
- Screenplay & Story
- Alun Owen
- Original Title
- Male of the Species
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Associated Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Page, Charles Jarrott
Alun Owen
Cecil Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Page
Director
Charles Jarrott
Director
Alun Owen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Male of the Species
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What is Male of the Species about?
Never trust a man whoever he is. This is the bitter lesson learned by Mary MacNeil in her relationships with three different men: her father, a mendacious womanizer; a smooth-talking office flirt, Cornelius; and an aging barrister, Emlyn, who is enchanted by Mary's youthful vitality and charm.
Who directed Male of the Species?
Male of the Species was directed by Anthony Page, Charles Jarrott.
Who stars in Male of the Species?
The principal cast of Male of the Species includes Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Paul Scofield, Anna Calder-Marshall, Katharine Blake.
When was Male of the Species released and how long is it?
Male of the Species was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.