Tyrannical but ailing tycoon Charles Richmond becomes very fond of his attractive Italian nurse, Maria. The nurse, in turn, falls in love with Charles' ne'er-do-well nephew Anthony, who plots ways to gain control of his uncle's fortune.
CountryGreat Britain
Runtime2 hours 2 minutes
Production year1964
World premiereApril 28, 1964
Release date
August 27, 1964
Germany
April 28, 1964
Great Britain
September 30, 1964
USA
Budget$1,700,000
Also known as
Woman of Straw, La mujer de paja, Die Strohpuppe, Mulher de Palha, Bezcharakterní zena, Dubbelspel, Esrarengiz dilber, Femeia de paie, Gyilkosság a hajón, Intrygantka, La donna di paglia, La femme de paille, Myrdede hun?, Olkinainen, Stråkvinnen, Szalmaasszony, Wara no onna, Γυναίκα από άχυρο, Вірна дружина, Сламена вдовица, Соломенная женщина, わらの女