The Miser (1980)

The Miser (1980) poster

The children of Harpagon, Cléante and his sister Elise, are each in love but they still haven’t spoken to their father yet. Harpagon is a miser who wants to choose the right man and the right woman for his children. Based on Molière’s play.

Director: Louis de Funès, Jean Girault
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jean Bizet
Cinematography: Edmond Richard
Editing: Michel Lewin
Production: Les Films Christian Fechner
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster

Keywords

daughter, parent child relationship, greed, based on play or musical, money, revenge, wealth, wedding, dowry, stingy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Miser about?
The children of Harpagon, Cléante and his sister Elise, are each in love but they still haven’t spoken to their father yet. Harpagon is a miser who wants to choose the right man and the right woman for his children. Based on Molière’s play.
Who directed The Miser?
The Miser was directed by Louis de Funès, Jean Girault.
Who stars in The Miser?
The Miser stars Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Claude Gensac, Bernard Ménez, Guy Grosso, Michel Modo.
How long is The Miser?
The Miser has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is The Miser?
The Miser is a Comedy film.
Where was The Miser produced?
The Miser was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Miser?
The themes of The Miser include: Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.