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.

Cast

Allan Edwall, Lena Nyman, Stellan Skarsgård, Björn Gustafson, Ulla Sjöblom, Lasse Pöysti, Olle Hilding, Oscar Ljung

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What is "The School of Wives" about?

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.

When was "The School of Wives" released?

The School of Wives was released in 1983.

Who stars in "The School of Wives"?

The cast includes Allan Edwall, Lena Nyman, Stellan Skarsgård, Björn Gustafson.