The Miser
1980, French. Directed by Louis de Funès & Jean Girault.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 478 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Louis de FunèsDirector
- Jean GiraultDirector
- Louis de FunèsHarpagon
- Michel GalabruMaître Jacques
- Claude GensacFrosine
- Bernard MénezLa Flèche
- Guy GrossoBrindavoine
- Michel ModoLa merluche
- Henri GénèsLe commissaire
- Hervé BellonValére
- Georges AudoubertAnselme
- Max MontavonMaître Simon
- Micheline BourdayDame Claude
- Madeleine BarbuléeLa mère de Marianne
Details
- Released
- 5 March 1980
- Original title
- L'Avare
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Louis de Funès, Jean Girault
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The Miser: quick answers
Is The Miser worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 478 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Miser?
The Miser runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Miser have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Miser suitable for kids?
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What movies are like The Miser?
If you liked The Miser, try The Honey Pot, Ramona and Beezus, Spoiled Brats.
Who directed The Miser?
The Miser (1980) was directed by Louis de Funès and Jean Girault and stars Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Claude Gensac.