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The Misanthrope
Released: May 10, 1974 (1974)
Runtime: 115 minutes
Genres: Comedy, TV Movie
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Ebbe Rode as Oronte
Age at release: 55
- Holger Juul Hansen as Phillinte
Age at release: 49
- Erik Mørk as Acaste
Age at release: 48
- Lise Ringheim as Arsinoë
Age at release: 47
- Henning Moritzen as Alceste
Age at release: 45
- Ghita Nørby as Célimène
Age at release: 39
- Hanne Borchsenius as Éliante
Age at release: 38
- Paul Hüttel as Basque
Age at release: 38
- Peter Steen as Clitandre
Age at release: 38
- Benny Hansen as Dubois
Age at release: Unknown
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- Olaf Ussing as A messenger
Age at release: 67