An old tycoon, rich beyond imagining, uses his money to manipulate and debase all those around him. This includes venting at his long-suffering nephew, who may or may not hate him. A new player enters into the mix : a professional nurse, trying to do her job in spite of the relentless comments. Gradually the old tycoon develops a liking for the nurse, who is a most beautiful woman...
"Woman of Straw" is a very good, very suspenseful thriller, well-directed and well-acted. It is notable for its "huis clos" atmosphere and its psychological violence. Three very different people, all of them flawed, dance and prance around a great big pile of money - and it's pretty clear that not all of them are going to survive.
The golden calf still stands - and it's still got its worshippers...
Some magnificent locations.
"Woman of Straw" is a very good, very suspenseful thriller, well-directed and well-acted. It is notable for its "huis clos" atmosphere and its psychological violence. Three very different people, all of them flawed, dance and prance around a great big pile of money - and it's pretty clear that not all of them are going to survive.
The golden calf still stands - and it's still got its worshippers...
Some magnificent locations.