Male of the Species

Overview

Dramma

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 & crew

Self - PresenterLaurence Olivier

Mary MacNeilAnna Calder-Marshall

MacNeilSean Connery

Miss SavilleKatharine Blake

B

BillyRoddie McMillan

BarmaidJo Rowbottom

BarmaidMaggie Rennie

Aunt SarahKatharine Page

CorneliusMichael Caine

FredMichael Bates

S

SallyJanet Key

Sir Emlyn Bowen, Q.C.Paul Scofield

Toby PearsGeoffrey Chater

C

CharlesGeorge Howe

JudgeKynaston Reeves

A

Air StewardessKate Coleridge

• Alun Owen · Writer
• Charles Jarrott · Director
• Anthony Page · Director