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The School of Wives

1983 1h 48m star 6.0 / 10

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.

Top Billed 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

Lasse Pöysti

Lasse Pöysti

Chrysalde

Olle Hilding

Olle Hilding

Oronte

Oscar Ljung

Oscar Ljung

Enrique

Nils Eklund

Nils Eklund

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