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An incredible miser fights against the whole world to multiply his wealth.An incredible miser fights against the whole world to multiply his wealth.An incredible miser fights against the whole world to multiply his wealth.
Franck Cabot-David
- Cléante
- (as Frank David)
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- TriviaOriginally, Louis de Funès only considered a TV adaptation of Molière's play. Encouraged by the actor's enormous popularity however, the producers took the risk to bring it to the big screen. Sadly enough, "L'Avare" ended up much being much less successful than de Funès' pictures usually were.
- Alternate versionsGerman version is heavily cut (ca. 50 min).
- ConnectionsFeatured in Louis de Funès intime (2007)
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Louis de Funès shines in this adaptation of Molière's play.
L'avare is not my all-time favorite play but it is worth seeing, since Harpagon is a truly memorable character. And in this version Harpagon is played by the extremely funny Louis de Funès, which, as usual, shines. The original script has not been touched, so it may be hard for some to get into the movie, and since the sets are minimal, a little imagination is required. But if you get into it, you'll have fun. The cast is good, but the play is centered around Harpagon and Louis de Funès is absolutely perfect for that role. This is a comedy as in comedy at the time of Molière. At this time, a comedy was a play thats IS NOT a tragedy, meaning it does not have a sad ending, so don't expect a laugh-out-loud comedy. One thing that I don't like about this play/movie is the end. But this movie is still worth your time, even if it is just to introduce you to Molière.
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- Aug 19, 2000
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- Grandiose Delusions
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- FRF 17,000,000 (estimated)
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