Movie, 1981

The Man of Destiny

Name: The Man of Destiny
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1981-05-05
Duration: 59 min
Cast: Delphine Seyrig, Simon Callow, David Troughton, Niall Tóibín

59 min, Drama, Comedy

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?