The Misanthrope
Synopsis
One man's defiant stand against the hypocrisy of polite society is the theme of Molière's comic masterpiece. Ian Holm stars in this film set in Paris in the 1920s.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Simpson
- Original Title
- The Misanthrope
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Simpson
Louis Marks
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Michael Simpson
Director
Louis Marks
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What is The Misanthrope about?
One man's defiant stand against the hypocrisy of polite society is the theme of Molière's comic masterpiece. Ian Holm stars in this film set in Paris in the 1920s.
Who directed The Misanthrope?
The Misanthrope was directed by Michael Simpson.
Who stars in The Misanthrope?
The principal cast of The Misanthrope includes Ian Holm, Cherie Lunghi, Nigel Hawthorne, Annette Crosbie, Michael Kitchen.
When was The Misanthrope released and how long is it?
The Misanthrope was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.