The Man of Destiny (1981)
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?
Director: Desmond Davis
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: May 5, 1981
Cast
- Delphine Seyrig - The Lady
- Simon Callow - Napoleon
- David Troughton - Lieutenant
- Niall Tóibín - Giuseppe
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Desmond Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Man of Destiny stars Delphine Seyrig, Simon Callow, David Troughton, Niall Tóibín.
- How long is The Man of Destiny?
- The Man of Destiny has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Man of Destiny?
- The Man of Destiny is a Drama, Comedy film.