An attractive nurse (Lollobrigida) is hired to take care of old, bitter millionaire Charles Richmond (Richardson), and falls for the man's nephew (Connery). Both Italian bombshell "Lollo" and Connery in his Bond days are smartly cast against type, which boosts their otherwise just acceptable performances. The standout is Richardson in a memorable, larger-than-life turn, showing unexpected glimpses of humanity without ever losing the character's edge: the result is an unpleasant individual who can occasionally choose to be, in his own way, almost charming.
Woman of Straw moves slowly, deliberately, delineating its characters with meticulous attention for the dramatic last act.
6,5/10
Woman of Straw moves slowly, deliberately, delineating its characters with meticulous attention for the dramatic last act.
6,5/10