Crime ·Drama ·Thriller · United Kingdom · 1964 · 2h 2m

Woman of Straw

Director

Cast

Gina Lollobrigida as Maria Marcello Sean Connery as Anthony Richmond Ralph Richardson as Charles Richmond Alexander Knox as Detective Inspector Lomer Johnny Sekka as Thomas Peter Madden as Yacht Captain

Crew

Otto Heller — Director of Photography John D. Guthridge — Editor Stanley Mann — Screenplay Robert Muller — Screenplay Catherine Arley — Novel Michael Relph — Producer

Tagline

It's so easy to set fire to a...

Synopsis

Anthony Richmond schemes to get the fortune of his tyrannical, wheelchair-using tycoon uncle Charles Richmond by persuading Maria, a nurse he employs, to marry him.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Basil Dearden Director Otto Heller Director of Photography John D. Guthridge Editor Stanley Mann Screenplay Robert Muller Screenplay Catherine Arley Novel Michael Relph Producer Ken Adam Production Design Beatrice Dawson Costume Design

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