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Woman of Straw

  • 1964
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 2m
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6.8/10
2.6K
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Woman of Straw (1964)
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Tyrannical, but ailing, tycoon Charles Richmond becomes very fond of his attractive Italian nurse, Maria. The nurse, in turn, falls in love with Charles' ne'er-do-well nephew Anthony, who pl... Read allTyrannical, but ailing, tycoon Charles Richmond becomes very fond of his attractive Italian nurse, Maria. The nurse, in turn, falls in love with Charles' ne'er-do-well nephew Anthony, who plots ways to gain control of his uncle's fortune.Tyrannical, but ailing, tycoon Charles Richmond becomes very fond of his attractive Italian nurse, Maria. The nurse, in turn, falls in love with Charles' ne'er-do-well nephew Anthony, who plots ways to gain control of his uncle's fortune.

  • Director
    • Basil Dearden
  • Writers
    • Catherine Arley
    • Robert Muller
    • Stanley Mann
  • Stars
    • Gina Lollobrigida
    • Sean Connery
    • Ralph Richardson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    2.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Basil Dearden
    • Writers
      • Catherine Arley
      • Robert Muller
      • Stanley Mann
    • Stars
      • Gina Lollobrigida
      • Sean Connery
      • Ralph Richardson
    • 46User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Trailer 2:27
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    Sean Connery at an event for Woman of Straw (1964)
    Woman of Straw (1964)
    Sean Connery, Gina Lollobrigida, Peter Madden, Ralph Richardson, Johnny Sekka, and Ronald Hatton in Woman of Straw (1964)
    Gina Lollobrigida and Ralph Richardson in Woman of Straw (1964)
    Ralph Richardson in Woman of Straw (1964)
    Sean Connery, Gina Lollobrigida, Peter Madden, Ralph Richardson, and Johnny Sekka in Woman of Straw (1964)
    Gina Lollobrigida in Woman of Straw (1964)
    Gina Lollobrigida and Johnny Sekka in Woman of Straw (1964)
    Gina Lollobrigida and Ralph Richardson in Woman of Straw (1964)
    Sean Connery and Gina Lollobrigida in Woman of Straw (1964)
    Gina Lollobrigida in Woman of Straw (1964)
    Sean Connery and Ralph Richardson in Woman of Straw (1964)

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    Gina Lollobrigida
    Gina Lollobrigida
    • Maria Marcello
    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Anthony Richmond
    Ralph Richardson
    Ralph Richardson
    • Charles Richmond
    Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox
    • Detective Inspector Lomer
    Johnny Sekka
    Johnny Sekka
    • Thomas
    Laurence Hardy
    Laurence Hardy
    • Baines
    Peter Madden
    Peter Madden
    • Yacht Captain
    Danny Daniels
    Danny Daniels
    • Fenton
    Noel Howlett
    Noel Howlett
    • Assistant Solicitor
    Douglas Wilmer
    Douglas Wilmer
    • Dr. Murray
    • (scenes deleted)
    A.J. Brown
    • Third Executive
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Bruce
    Robert Bruce
    • John
    • (uncredited)
    Georgina Cookson
    Georgina Cookson
    • Guest at Villa Salon
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Corcoran
    • The Cook
    • (uncredited)
    George Curzon
    George Curzon
    • Second Executive
    • (uncredited)
    Gilda Dahlberg
    • Guest at Villa Salon
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Goodliffe
    Michael Goodliffe
    • Solicitor
    • (uncredited)
    Ronald Hatton
    • Mate of Yacht
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Basil Dearden
    • Writers
      • Catherine Arley
      • Robert Muller
      • Stanley Mann
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    • Trivia
      Sir Sean Connery was greatly impressed by Sir Ralph Richardson, whom he has often described since as his favorite actor.
    • Goofs
      Sir Sean Connery wears his marriage ring in two sequences and in the film is a single guy.
    • Quotes

      Charles Richmond: All our years of marriage she never once raised her voice at me, never tried to wheedle anything out of me. She was... remarkable.

      Maria Marcello: You were a lucky man.

      Charles Richmond: She died in great pain. A kind nature is no defense in sickness and death. So... what's the point of it?

    • Connections
      Featured in Sean Connery: A BAFTA Tribute (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Woman of Straw
      Composed by Norman Percival

      Performed by Sinfonia of London

    User reviews46

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    7/10
    A Bonus Bond Movie for Connery Fans
    I had heard of this movie for years, but never saw it on cable TV or on DVD, but did stumble across it on NetFlix. This movie was filmed around the time Connery made From Russia with Love. I had no idea what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised that it's a pretty good thriller, and a great "Bond" bonus for Connery fans. The character of Tony Richmond has a lot of overlap with James Bond - his wardrobe, looks, association with fancy locales and sports cars, and treatment of women. As you watch Connery in this role, you will not be able to avoid thinking of him as Bond. That's not a bad thing, and doesn't detract from the movie, itself. But rather, I look at it as a bonus Bond movie. Connery was at his physical peak during the filming of this movie. His appearance, vocal delivery, and acting are also some of his best work in a film. I think Connery's physical appearance changed so rapidly between 1962 and, say, 1980, that every year he looked markedly different than the year before. Fans of Dr. No, From Russia with Love, and Goldfinger will appreciate seeing Connery in this movie when all his looks and skills were at their finest. If you have a couple hours to spend watching an older style film, or are a big Sean Connery fan, this is a recommended movie.
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    • Nov 14, 2012

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 1964 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Die Strohpuppe
    • Filming locations
      • Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain(yacht trip locations)
    • Production company
      • Relph-Dearden Productions
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    • Budget
      • $1,700,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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