Woman of Straw (1964)

In the intriguing web of the 1964 film "Woman of Straw," a hard-hearted business tycoon, Charles Richmond, reigns over his empire with an iron fist, inspiring fear and resentment among those in his sphere. His nephew, Anthony "Tony" Richmond, harbors a deep-seated disdain towards him, blaming him not only for robbing his father of his rightful share in the family business but also for marrying his mother following his father's tragic suicide. As Charles's health begins to falter, a nurse named Maria, hailing from a humble Italian family, is enlisted to care for him. Her initial distaste for the abusive tycoon is evident, yet Tony persuades her to remain under Charles's employ. He weaves a compelling tale, promising to bequeath his massive fifty-million-pound fortune to charity after his uncle's passing. Swayed by Tony's words, Maria finds herself entangled in a devious plot to marry the ailing tycoon, manipulate his will, and potentially claim her inheritance, all in exchange for a hefty sum of one million pounds. Unbeknownst to her, she's stepping into a dangerous game of love, deceit, and wealth, where nothing is as it seems, and everyone has something to hide. As the plot thickens, and Maria finds herself falling for the charming yet scheming Tony, the lines between right and wrong blur. The "Woman of Straw" is a riveting journey into a world of power, greed, and unexpected romance, where the stakes are high, and the consequences can be deadly.

Woman of Straw is a crime movie featuring Gina Lollobrigida and directed by Basil Dearden.

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