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?

Cast

Delphine Seyrig, Simon Callow, David Troughton, Niall Tóibín

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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?

When was "The Man of Destiny" released?

The Man of Destiny was released in 1981.

Who stars in "The Man of Destiny"?

The cast includes Delphine Seyrig, Simon Callow, David Troughton, Niall Tóibín.

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