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
Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a very popular French actor who is one of the giants of French comedy alongside André Bourvil and Fernandel. His acting style is remembered for its high energy performance, a wide range of facial expressions and an engaging, snappy impatience.
Jean Girault (9 May 1924 – 24 July 1982) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than thirty films between 1960 and 1982. —Wikipedia