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The Miser (1980)

Comedy

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.

Release Date
March 5, 1980
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
6.3/10 (463 votes)

Directors: Louis de Funès, Jean Girault

Cast: Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Claude Gensac, Bernard Ménez, Guy Grosso, Michel Modo, Henri Génès, Hervé Bellon

Production: Les Films Christian Fechner
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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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageFrench
Release Date3/5/1980
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Cast

Louis de Funès

as Harpagon

Michel Galabru

as Maître Jacques

Claude Gensac

as Frosine

Bernard Ménez

as La Flèche

Guy Grosso

as Brindavoine

Michel Modo

as La merluche

Henri Génès

as Le commissaire

Hervé Bellon

as Valére

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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 fo…

How long is The Miser?

2h 5m

When was The Miser released?

March 5, 1980

Who directed The Miser?

Louis de Funès, Jean Girault

Who stars in The Miser?

Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Claude Gensac

What genre is The Miser?

Comedy