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The Man of Destiny (1981)

1981-05-05 · 59m · EN
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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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Desmond DavisDirectorGeorge Bernard ShawWriter

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Delphine SeyrigDelphine SeyrigThe LadySimon CallowSimon CallowNapoleonDavid TroughtonDavid TroughtonLieutenantNiall TóibínNiall TóibínGiuseppe

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference168749Actor preference117375 · 171774 · 141046Country preferenceUs

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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?

How long is The Man of Destiny?

The Man of Destiny has a runtime of 59 minutes.