The School of Wives (1983)

  • NR
  • 12/25/1983 (SE)
  • Drama, TV Movie, Comedy
  • 1h 48m

Overview

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.

Ingmar Bergman

Director

Molière

Writer

Lars Forssell

Writer

Cast

Allan Edwall's headshot

Allan Edwall

Arnolphe
Lena Nyman's headshot

Lena Nyman

Agnes
Stellan Skarsgård's headshot

Stellan Skarsgård

Horace
Björn Gustafson's headshot

Björn Gustafson

Alain
Ulla Sjöblom's headshot

Ulla Sjöblom

Georgette
Lasse Pöysti's headshot

Lasse Pöysti

Chrysalde
Olle Hilding's headshot

Olle Hilding

Oronte
Oscar Ljung's headshot

Oscar Ljung

Enrique

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