The Miser(1980)
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The Miser 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.
The Miser (1980) is a comedy film directed by Louis de Funès, released on March 5, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Claude Gensac and Bernard Ménez. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 471 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis de Funès
- Writers:
- Louis de Funès, Jean Girault, Molière
- Producers:
- Christian Fechner
- Cinematographer:
- Edmond Richard
- Composer:
- Jean Bizet
- Production:
- Les Films Christian Fechner
- Status:
- Released
The Miser Cast & Crew
Main 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
Georges Audoubert
as Anselme
Max Montavon
as Maître Simon
Micheline Bourday
as Dame Claude
Madeleine Barbulée
as La mère de Marianne
Key crew
Directed by Louis de Funès, written by Louis de Funès, Jean Girault and Molière, produced by Christian Fechner.
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The Miser Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 471 ratings.
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The Miser – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Miser online?
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The Miser (1980) is available to stream on Canal+ and Allstars Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Miser?
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The main cast of The Miser (1980) includes Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Claude Gensac, Bernard Ménez and Guy Grosso. The film was directed by Louis de Funès. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Miser released?
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The Miser was released on March 5, 1980 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Miser worth watching?
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The Miser (1980) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 471 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.