Male of the Species (1969) (TV)

Director:

Charles Jarrott

Writer:

Alun Owen (writer)

Release Date:

3 January 1969 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Awards:

Won 2 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Paul Scofield	...	Sir Emlyn Bowen, Q. C.
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michael Caine	...	Cornelius
Anna Calder-Marshall	...	Mary McNeil
Sean Connery	...	McNeil
Laurence Olivier	...	Narrator

Runtime:

USA:90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

Independent Television (ITV)

Trivia:

Male of the Species was actually conceived as three TV Plays for the British 'ITV Saturday Night Theatre' series to raise awareness to charities who catered for less unfortunate actors who needed long term help or health care . The common link is of course is that they are all about the male of the species. In their UK form and respective order they were known as ' Macneil ' featuring Sean Connery; ' Cornelius ' featuring Michael Caine and 'Emlyn' featuring Paul Scofield.

First class mini series

A wonderful mini series with fine acting all round. Memorable performances from Connery, Caine and Schofield. The film covers a range of a females encounters with the 'Male of the Species' in the persons of her Father, boy friend and an older suitor. There have been a many fine mini series over the years which have been repeated, however, this one was an outstanding piece of work and seem to have disappeared. I sincerely trust that it has not been lost for it is of exceptional quality. There are so many light weight 'efforts' around at this time it would be a change to re-visit this drama. I saw it many years ago and would really appreciate the opportunity of obtaining DVD.