Molière
Synopsis
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin is raised by his father and his grandfather because his mother dies when he's still very little. He works as a handyman, studies the law at a university and travels the country as an actor before he becomes the celebrated playwright Molière who impresses firstly the Duke of Orleans and then even King Louis XIV.
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Philippe Caubère
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, dit Molière / La Mort
Marie-Françoise Audollent
La Forest / La servante
Frédéric Ladonne
Molière enfant
Jean Dasté
Le grand-père de Molière
Roger Planchon
Colbert
Daniel Mesguich
Monsieur, frère du Roi
Albert Delpy
Boileau
Odile Cointepas
La mère de Molière
Joséphine Derenne
Madeleine Béjart
Brigitte Catillon
Armande Béjart
Julien Maurel
L'ami de Molière
Philippe Cointepas
Un camarade de Jean-Baptiste
Armand Delcampe
Jean Poquelin, le père de Molière
Mathieu Rongier
Un camarade de Jean-Baptiste
Alexandre Ferran
Un camarade de Jean-Baptiste
Jean-Claude Penchenat
Louis XIV
Thomas Félix-Françoise
Un camarade de Jean-Baptiste
Maurice Chevit
Le curé de l'école
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bibliothèque nationale de France, rerelease as 4k restoration
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ariane Mnouchkine
- Screenplay & Story
- Ariane Mnouchkine
- Original Score
- René Clemencic
- Original Title
- Molière
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 4h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ariane Mnouchkine
Ariane Mnouchkine
René Clemencic
Bernard Zitzermann
Georges Klotz, Françoise Javet
Claude Lelouch
Department Leadership Roster
Ariane Mnouchkine
Director
Ariane Mnouchkine
Writer
Georges Klotz
Editor
Bernard Zitzermann
Director of Photography
Claude Lelouch
Producer
Françoise Javet
Editor
Daniel Ogier
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Molière
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What is Molière about?
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin is raised by his father and his grandfather because his mother dies when he's still very little. He works as a handyman, studies the law at a university and travels the country as an actor before he becomes the celebrated playwright Molière who impresses firstly the Duke of Orleans and then even King Louis XIV.
Who directed Molière?
Molière was directed by Ariane Mnouchkine.
Who stars in Molière?
The principal cast of Molière includes Philippe Caubère, Marie-Françoise Audollent, Frédéric Ladonne, Jean Dasté, Roger Planchon.
When was Molière released and how long is it?
Molière was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 4h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Molière?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Molière was composed by René Clemencic.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Molière?
Molière holds official age classifications: FR: TP.