Dandin

Claude Brasseur stars in this cinemadaptation of the Moliere play Georges Dandin ou le mari confondu Written in 1668 the play has been somewhat dwarfed by such likevintage Moliere classics as The Imaginary Invalid Still it was popular enough in its time to inspire imitation most notably Bettertons Don Juan and The Amorous Widow The plot involving a wealthy mans avoidance of marriage until he is trapped by a crafty widow is but a peg upon which to hang any number of comic complications and character vignettes Brasseurs leading lady is the toothsome Zabou