The Millionairess (1972)
Television Adaptation of the Shaw classic.
One of Shaw's later plays, The Millionairess explores his fascination with the machinations of capitalism. Epifania is glamorous, clever... and also the richest woman in the world. Brought up by a money-mad father, she will only consider a man for marriage if he can convert £150 into £50,000 within six months. But when she meets an intriguing Egyptian doctor, he has his own money-making challenge for her...
- Date of release
- 1972-09-12
- TMDB
- 8.5 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- William Slater
Casting
- Maggie Smith — Epifania
- James Villiers — Alastair Fitzfassenden
- Charles Gray — Adrian Blenderbland
- Tom Baker — Dr. Ahmed el Kabir
- Peter Barkworth — Julius Sagamore
- Priscilla Morgan — Patricia Smith
- John Garrie — The Man
- Avril Angers — The Woman
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