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The Man of Destiny (1981)
Directed by Desmond Davis
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?
Length 59 minutes
Actors
Delphine Seyrig | Simon Callow | David Troughton | Niall Toibin