Les Fausses confidences (1984)
Directed by Daniel Moosmann

Comedy

Film Synopsis

To manage her estate, Araminte, a wealthy widow, has need of a steward, so she hires Dorante.   Not content with discharging his professional duties, Dorante is determined to win the heart and the hand of Araminte.   With the assistance of his valet Dubois, he resorts to trickery to win the confidence of his mistress and make her his wife...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Daniel Moosmann
  • Script: Bernard G. Landry, Marivaux (play), Daniel Moosmann
  • Cinematographer: Étienne Becker
  • Music: Jean Musy
  • Cast: Jean-Pierre Bouvier (Dorante), Roger Coggio (Dubois), Fanny Cottençon (Marton), Brigitte Fossey (Araminte), Michel Galabru (M. Rémy), Paul Préboist (Arlequin), Micheline Presle (Mme Argente), Robert Rimbaud (Le comte), Yves Alion (Un paysan)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 90 min

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