The Man of Destiny

Overview

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?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 5, 1981

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Delphine Seyrig,Simon Callow,David Troughton,Niall Tóibín

Director

Desmond Davis

Writer

George Bernard Shaw

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1350625