L'Avare
Synopsis
Harpagon, a miserly bourgeois, wishes to marry the young Mariane and marry his daughter Elise to Lord Anselme. He does not know that Cléante, his son, is in love with the young Mariane and that his daughter Elise loves a penniless young man, Valère, whom he has just hired as a steward.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Lucot
- Original Title
- L'Avare
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- La Comédie-Française
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Lucot
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René Lucot
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Avare
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What is L'Avare about?
Harpagon, a miserly bourgeois, wishes to marry the young Mariane and marry his daughter Elise to Lord Anselme. He does not know that Cléante, his son, is in love with the young Mariane and that his daughter Elise loves a penniless young man, Valère, whom he has just hired as a steward.
Who directed L'Avare?
L'Avare was directed by René Lucot.
Who stars in L'Avare?
The principal cast of L'Avare includes Michel Aumont, Simon Eine, Francis Huster, Françoise Seigner, Isabelle Adjani.
When was L'Avare released and how long is it?
L'Avare was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.