The Man of Destiny
1981, English. Directed by Desmond Davis.
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?
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- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 5 May 1981
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- George Bernard Shaw
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The Man of Destiny runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
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The Man of Destiny isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 May 1981. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Man of Destiny?
The Man of Destiny (1981) was directed by Desmond Davis and stars Delphine Seyrig, Simon Callow, David Troughton.