Male of the Species(1969)

In three plays by ALUN OWEN

10

  • Drama

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).

Cast

  • Laurence Olivier

    Laurence Olivier

    Self - Presenter

  • Anna Calder-Marshall

    Anna Calder-Marshall

    Mary MacNeil

  • Sean Connery

    Sean Connery

    MacNeil

  • Katharine Blake

    Katharine Blake

    Miss Saville

  • Jo Rowbottom

    Jo Rowbottom

    Barmaid

  • Maggie Rennie

    Maggie Rennie

    Barmaid

  • Katharine Page

    Katharine Page

    Aunt Sarah

  • Michael Caine

    Michael Caine

    Cornelius

  • Michael Bates

    Michael Bates

    Fred

  • Paul Scofield

    Paul Scofield

    Sir Emlyn Bowen, Q.C.

  • Geoffrey Chater

    Geoffrey Chater

    Toby Pears

  • Kynaston Reeves

    Kynaston Reeves

    Judge

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    Status

    Ended

    Seasons

    1

    Episodes

    3

    Last Air Date

    Feb 15, 1969

    Network

    ITV1