Woman of Straw
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Synopsis
Anthony Richmond schemes to get the fortune of his tyrannical, wheelchair-using tycoon uncle Charles Richmond by persuading Maria, a nurse he employs, to marry him.
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Top Cast
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Gina Lollobrigida
Maria Marcello
Sean Connery
Anthony Richmond
Ralph Richardson
Charles Richmond
Alexander Knox
Detective Inspector Lomer
Johnny Sekka
Thomas
Peter Madden
Yacht Captain
Danny Daniels
Fenton
Laurence Hardy
Baines
Michael Goodliffe
Solicitor
André Morell
Judge
Noel Howlett
Assistant Solicitor
Douglas Wilmer
Dr. Murray
Robert Bruce
John (uncredited)
Georgina Cookson
Guest at Villa Salon (uncredited)
Michael Corcoran
The Cook (uncredited)
George Curzon
Second Executive (uncredited)
Gilda Dahlberg
Guest at Villa Salon (uncredited)
A. J. Brown
Third Executive (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Mann, Robert Muller
- Original Title
- Woman of Straw
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Michael Relph Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
Stanley Mann, Robert Muller, Catherine Arley
Otto Heller
John D. Guthridge
Michael Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Relph
Producer
Basil Dearden
Director
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Stanley Mann
Screenplay
Robert Muller
Screenplay
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Ken Adam
Production Design
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woman of Straw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Woman of Straw about?
Anthony Richmond schemes to get the fortune of his tyrannical, wheelchair-using tycoon uncle Charles Richmond by persuading Maria, a nurse he employs, to marry him.
Who directed Woman of Straw?
Woman of Straw was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in Woman of Straw?
The principal cast of Woman of Straw includes Gina Lollobrigida, Sean Connery, Ralph Richardson, Alexander Knox, Johnny Sekka.
When was Woman of Straw released and how long is it?
Woman of Straw was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Is Woman of Straw based on a book or true story?
Woman of Straw is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Arley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Woman of Straw?
Woman of Straw holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).