The Last Bottle in the World story
Kyros Kassoulas is planning a meal for his wedding anniversary. He buys an expensive bottle of Claret for the occasion, but he is fully aware that his wife is being unfaithful. Directed by: John Gorrie. Story by: Stanley Ellin.
9 total · 7 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| extramarital affair | major | Sophie was having an affair with Max. |
| gastronomy | major | Gourmet wine was at the center of the story. |
| how to murder someone and get away with it | major | Kyros very cleverly caused his wife's lover to have a fatal heart attack. |
| husband and wife | major | Kyros and Sophie. |
| love triangle | major | Kyros, Sophie, and Max de Marechal. |
| the desire for vengeance | major | Kryos avenged Max's sleeping with his wife by murdering him. |
| young and old romance | major | Kyros was married to a woman half his age. |
| collecting objects | minor | Max de Marechal explained that Kyros had a passion for collecting priceless works of art, rare jewels, and rare wines, including Charles' 1864 vintage bottle of wine. |
| uncle and niece | minor | Sophie recounted to her uncle Charles the story of how Kyros murdered Max. |