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The School of Wives (1983)

This television adaptation presents Molière’s comedy The School of Wives, centering on Arnolphe, an older bachelor who plans to marry his young ward, Agnès, believing her innocence will ensure his control. His scheme is disrupted when Agnès falls in love with the younger Horace, setting off a series of deceptions and confrontations that undermine Arnolphe’s authority.

Release: 1983-12-25
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: 6 / 10
Cast
Allan Edwall
Allan Edwall
Arnolphe
Lena Nyman
Lena Nyman
Agnes
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
Horace
Björn Gustafson
Björn Gustafson
Alain
Ulla Sjöblom
Ulla Sjöblom
Georgette
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Lasse Pöysti
Chrysalde
Olle Hilding
Olle Hilding
Oronte
Oscar Ljung
Oscar Ljung
Enrique
Nils Eklund
Nils Eklund
Lawyer