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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.3 / 100
1980·Comedy·2h 5m

THE MISER

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.

Above the Line
Louis de Funès, Jean Girault·DirectorJean Girault·ScreenplayLouis de Funès·ScreenplayEdmond Richard·Director of PhotographyJean Bizet·Original Music ComposerMichel Lewin·Editor
Cast
Louis de Funès·HarpagonMichel Galabru·Maître JacquesClaude Gensac·FrosineBernard Ménez·La FlècheGuy Grosso·BrindavoineMichel Modo·La merlucheHenri Génès·Le commissaireHervé Bellon·ValéreGeorges Audoubert·AnselmeMax Montavon·Maître Simon
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 4
Jean Girault·DirectorLouis de Funès·DirectorBernard Seitz·Second Assistant DirectorFrançois Mimet·First Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Jean Girault·ScreenplayLouis de Funès·ScreenplayMolière·Theatre Play
Camera· 3
Edmond Richard·Director of PhotographyPhilippe Houdart·Assistant CameraJacques Mironneau·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Michel Lewin·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Jean Bizet·Original Music ComposerPaul Lainé·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Rosine Delamare·Costume DesignerAnne-Marie Branca-Martiquet·Makeup ArtistAnatole Paris·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Christian Fechner·ProducerSydney Bettex·Production Designer
Other Departments· 3
Jean Guélis·ChoreographerHervé Lelièvre·Special EffectsGeorges Proust·Special Effects
By the Numbers
75.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#E0B040
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Mood
Joyful, Comedic, Opulent
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A man with gray hair and a white ruffled collar is centered on a light background, smiling with his arms raised. He is surrounded by numerous gold coins, some a”

comedy
Key Elements
Gold CoinsGolden Sun Like Circle
Atmosphere
Bright, Golden
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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