syrjudy I've enjoyed reading these comments. Every once in a while, when I think of good shows, I'll look this one up again -- to see if it's become available. Still not yet, huh? I know our memories play tricks on us, but my most vivid image comes, I think, at the end, after we've watched the interaction with the father, the boyfriend, and the barrister. I think she runs into the Michael Caine character again, after she's been hurt and done some growing up. Anyway, he tells her: " . . . and I won't lay a glove on you, girl, not 'til you're ready." At least that's how I remember it -- as I became a forever Michael Caine fan.So good . . . Anyone else remember it that way?

jtandjw A wonderful mini series with fine acting all round. Memorable performances from Connery, Caine and Schofield. The film covers a range of a females encounters with the 'Male of the Species' in the persons of her Father, boy friend and an older suitor. There have been a many fine mini series over the years which have been repeated, however, this one was an outstanding piece of work and seem to have disappeared. I sincerely trust that it has not been lost for it is of exceptional quality. There are so many light weight 'efforts' around at this time it would be a change to re-visit this drama. I saw it many years ago and would really appreciate the opportunity of obtaining DVD.

judithbush I also saw Male of the Species once as a teenager and I have never forgotten the movie or how enchanted I was with Michael Caine. I remember it being funny, sad, and terribly romantic. I always wished I could have seen it again. If ever it is released on DVD, run to the nearest store and buy it. I know I will.

susan.barlow This 1969 TV movie starred Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Paul Scofield, and a female British actress whose name I do not remember. Connery was the father of the young woman and he was a master carpenter. Paul Scofield was a prominent businessman (and perhaps a minor government minister--very distinguished). Michael Caine was a cockney office worker who was somewhat bumbling, awkward, unskilled and appeared to lack a promising future. The movie centers around the young woman and her relationship and interaction with each of the males in the story. Broadcast on public television before VCRs, I stayed home to watch the repeat broadcast two weeks after the original. Each of the males was perfectly cast because their offscreen persona are, in my opinion, very much like the characters they played.I would love to get my hands on a copy of this TV movie and have searched the New York Public Library and the Internet for quite some time. It would be well worth your while to help me find it so you, too, can enjoy this wonderful story.