# The Miser (1980)

> Louis de Funès turns Molière’s portrait of greed into a spirited family farce about money, matchmaking, and a father who cannot see beyond his own desires.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6641

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Louis de Funès, Jean Girault
- Cast: Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Claude Gensac, Bernard Ménez, Guy Grosso, Michel Modo, Henri Génès, Hervé Bellon
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078813/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, boisterous, satirical, classic comedy night, french cinema evening

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