Summary: Harpagon lives a frugal life although he has accumulated a fortune, which he has buried in his garden. The old man is ruthlessly tight-fisted and, to further his wealthy, he intends to marry his daughter off to a wealthy man whilst he himself marries a wealthy heiress. Unfortunately, his daughter is in love with another young man, whilst the woman he plans to marry is already beloved, by his son... (filmsdefrance.com)

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AKA: L'avare

Genre: Comedy

Country: France

Directed By: Louis de Funès, Jean Girault

Written By: Jean Girault, Molière

Starring: Michel Galabru, Louis de Funès, Guy Grosso, Michel Modo, Henri Génès, Claude Gensac, Bernard Menez, Frank David, Hervé Bellon, Georges Audoubert, Claire Dupray

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