Molière

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Molière

1910

0h 21m

4.4(5 votes)

Drama

Overview

A film about the life of Molière (1622-1673).

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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

André Bacqué

Molière

Directing

Abel Gance

Molière jeune

Acting

René d'Auchy

Louis XIV

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Acting

Amélie de Pouzols

Armande Béjart

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Acting

Mary Brunel

La servante de Forest

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Acting

Madeleine Sézanne

La muse de Molière

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Acting

Fabienne Fabrèges

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Acting

Jeanne Marie-Laurent

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Directing

Léonce Perret

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Acting

Valentine Petit

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