Les Fourberies de Scapin (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Les Fourberies de Scapin is a comedy film directed by Denis Podalydès, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The action is set in Naples, opening a door onto an imagined maritime world stretching towards the Orient. Faced with two authoritarian fathers, two sons, both of whom are thwarted lovers, turn to the crafty Scapin, who is driven by a mad desire for revenge. The character is a double of Scaramouche, the Italian actor of the adventurous life whom Molière admired: “to tell you the truth, there are few things that are impossible for me, when I put my mind to them” declares the buffoonish servant whose name, as Denis Podalydès points out, derives his from the Italian scappare which means “to escape”, “to scamper off”. Scapin is beaten with a stick at one point but also gets his own back and, against a background of ransom demands and paternal contradictions, he comes up with an avalanche of stratagems and other tricks, which Molière excels in depicting.
Who’s in it. Les Fourberies de Scapin stars Gilles David as Argante, Bakary Sangaré as Sylvestre, Benjamin Lavernhe as Scapin and Didier Sandre as Géronte, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Fourberies de Scapin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les Fourberies de Scapin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Fourberies de Scapin (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les Fourberies de Scapin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Les Fourberies de Scapin?
- Les Fourberies de Scapin stars Gilles David, Bakary Sangaré, Benjamin Lavernhe, Didier Sandre and Adeline D'Hermy.
- When was Les Fourberies de Scapin released?
- Les Fourberies de Scapin was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.