The Misanthrope (1974)

6.8/10 115 min Comedy TV Movie

Overview

This television film records Ingmar Bergman’s Copenhagen stage production of Molière’s The Misanthrope, presented as a guest performance at the Royal Danish Theatre. The play centers on Alceste, a man who rejects social hypocrisy and flattery, whose rigid principles are tested by his love for the socially adept Célimène.

Cast

Hanne Borchsenius

Éliante

Holger Juul Hansen

Phillinte

Paul Hüttel

Basque

Henning Moritzen

Alceste

Erik Mørk

Acaste

Ghita Nørby

Célimène

Lise Ringheim

Arsinoë

Ebbe Rode

Oronte

Peter Steen

Clitandre

Olaf Ussing

A messenger

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