Male of the Species

A talky, stagebound chamber piece that watches a young woman's trust erode through three intimate, uneasy encounters with men.

Created by

Anthony Page, Charles Jarrott

Genres

Drama

Starring

Laurence Olivier, Anna Calder-Marshall, Sean Connery

Tagline

In three plays by ALUN OWEN

Overview

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).

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Betrayal, identity, family, gender

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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