L'avaro (1990)
Release Year: 1990
Alternative Title: The Miser, Ihnuskoi, El avaro, Skąpiec
Director: Tonino Cervi
Writer: Alberto Sordi, Cesare Frugoni, Molière, Rodolfo Sonego, Tonino Cervi
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Giorgio Morra, Tonino Cervi
Executive Producer: Antonio Levesi Cervi
Companies: Carthago Films, Cinecittà Studios, Pathé, RAI, Splendida Film, Velarde Films S.L.
Genre: Comedy
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: based on play, female frontal nudity, female full frontal nudity, female nudity, foreign language adaptation, hairy bush
Story
Misery money-lender Arpagone decides to arrange three simultaneous weddings - one for himself and two for his children, in an attempt to cut down on costs. However, he disapproves of his children's chosen partners and schemes to find them wealthier spouses instead. Despite his efforts, fate ensures that true love prevails over greed.
Summary
L'avaro (1990) is a multinational comedy directed by Tonino Cervi, based on Molière's classic play 'The Miser'. The film follows the miserly widower Arpagone as he attempts to marry himself off and arrange suitable marriages for his son and daughter. Despite his plans being foiled in this romantic farce, the story ultimately celebrates the power of true love over wealth and greed.
