Movie

The Misanthrope

1974★ 6.8 · 41h 55mComedyTV 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.

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Cast

Ghita Nørby
as Célimène

Paul Hüttel
as Basque

Olaf Ussing
as A messenger

Erik Mørk
as Acaste

Henning Moritzen
as Alceste

Ebbe Rode
as Oronte

Peter Steen
as Clitandre

Hanne Borchsenius
as Éliante

Lise Ringheim
as Arsinoë

Holger Juul Hansen
as Phillinte

Benny Hansen
as Dubois