The Millionairess
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...
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The Millionairess
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 12, 1972
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
Drama
User Score
85%
Original Title
The Millionairess
Production Companies
BBC Studios
Director
William Slater
Description
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...