In three plays by ALUN OWEN

Male of the Species

4.0 (2 votes)• 1969• 28m•Ended

Drama

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Never trust a man whoever he is. This is the bitter lesson learned by Mary MacNeil in her relationships with three different men: her father, a mendacious womaniser; a smooth-talking office flirt, Cornelius; and an ageing barrister, Emlyn, who is enchanted by Mary's youthful vitality and charm. Only one of these men will win her heart in the end... Featuring rare television performances from Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Paul Scofield, this trilogy of plays forms a dramatic and controversial study in male behaviour. Differs slightly from the omnibus version that aired 3 Jan 1969 on NBC (US).

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Languages: English

Starring Cast: Laurence Olivier, Anna Calder-Marshall

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Laurence Olivier

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Anna Calder-Marshall

Mary MacNeil

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