

Woman of Straw
“It's so easy to set fire to a...”
Anthony Richmond schemes to get the fortune of his tyrannical, wheelchair-using tycoon uncle Charles Richmond by persuading Maria, a nurse he employs, to marry him.
Where to watch Woman of Straw in United States
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Where is Woman of Straw streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Film Total Amazon Channel, Love and Passion Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Woman of Straw
Woman of Straw is a 1964 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Basil Dearden. The cast is led by Gina Lollobrigida, Sean Connery, Ralph Richardson. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
Woman of Straw was produced by Michael Relph Productions and United Artists and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 28, 1964, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Writers
- Robert Muller, Stanley Mann
- Release date
- April 28, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Michael Relph Productions, United Artists
Woman of Straw cast & crew
Woman of Straw was directed by Basil Dearden and written by Robert Muller and Stanley Mann.
The cast features Gina Lollobrigida as Maria Marcello, Sean Connery as Anthony Richmond, Ralph Richardson as Charles Richmond, Alexander Knox as Detective Inspector Lomer, Johnny Sekka as Thomas, and Peter Madden as Yacht Captain.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Otto Heller and it was produced by Michael Relph.
Is Woman of Straw worth watching?
Woman of Straw holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Woman of Straw is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Woman of Straw
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Cast of Woman of Straw

Gina Lollobrigida
Maria Marcello

Sean Connery
Anthony Richmond

Ralph Richardson
Charles Richmond

Alexander Knox
Detective Inspector Lomer

Johnny Sekka
Thomas

Peter Madden
Yacht Captain

Danny Daniels
Fenton

Laurence Hardy
Baines

Michael Goodliffe
Solicitor

André Morell
Judge

Noel Howlett
Assistant Solicitor

Douglas Wilmer
Dr. Murray
Woman of Straw — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Woman of Straw in United States?
Woman of Straw is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Woman of Straw on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Woman of Straw is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Woman of Straw in?
Woman of Straw is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Woman of Straw?
Woman of Straw runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Woman of Straw rated?
Woman of Straw is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 58 ratings.











