Movie
The Miser
19802h 5m6.3 / 10
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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
The Miser opened in theaters June 6, 1980. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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More about The Miser
Cast
Louis de FunèsHarpagon
Michel GalabruMaître Jacques
Claude GensacFrosine
Bernard MénezLa Flèche
Guy GrossoBrindavoine
Michel ModoLa merluche
Henri GénèsLe commissaire
Hervé BellonValéreCredits
- Directed by
- Louis de Funès, Jean Girault
- Written by
- Louis de Funès, Jean Girault
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- L'Avare
Production
Les Films Christian FechnerFrance
Themes
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