The Man of Destiny

59min

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?

Cast

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Napoleon
David Troughton

David Troughton

Lieutenant

Release date

5th May 1981

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English