Le Bourgeois gentilhomme

Le Bourgeois gentilhomme

1982 · 128 min · ★ 7.7 · Comedy

In this adaptation of the play by Molière, Monsieur Jourdain, social climber, nouveau rich but naive, dreams of being recognized in high society. He hires masters of music, dance, philosophy. He has gone mad with thoughts of honors, decorations, and power.

Directed by Roger Coggio

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