A British talent agent juggles fame, fidelity, and fallout in swinging 1971 London.
THE MAN WHO HAD POWER OVER WOMEN
The man who had power over women puts it all together.
A successful talent agent enjoys the good life until his wife leaves him. He moves in with his friend and begins an affair with the man's wife. He also gets a new difficult client whose public image must be preserved at any cost.
Quick Answer
The Man Who Had Power Over Women is a 1971 British comedy directed by John Krish about a successful public relations executive whose personal and professional life unravels amid marital strife and showbiz scandals.
Programmer's Pick
If you like your comedies with a dose of marital disarray and music industry cynicism, this British import deals out both. Rod Taylor’s Peter Reaney never quite keeps his plates spinning—especially when it comes to wives, friends, and fame. The satire cuts sharp, and no one comes out clean.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- John Krish
- Writers
- Chris Bryant, Allan Scott
- Release
- 1971
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The film skewers the pop music business, highlighting a PR man’s efforts to handle a difficult client and preserve public image at any cost.
Entanglements abound as the main character’s affair with his best friend’s wife collides with his own marital troubles.
Set against the backdrop of early '70s London, the film captures the era’s attitudes and style with a distinctly UK flavor.
A clandestine abortion arranged by the agency forces the protagonist to confront his own morals and loyalties.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Man Who Had Power Over Women released? +
The Man Who Had Power Over Women was released in 1971.
Who directed The Man Who Had Power Over Women? +
The Man Who Had Power Over Women was directed by John Krish.
How long is The Man Who Had Power Over Women? +
The Man Who Had Power Over Women has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is The Man Who Had Power Over Women? +
The Man Who Had Power Over Women is a comedy.
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