Der Geizige
Sep 01, 1990
Director
Gerhard KlingenbergOverview
Paris in the 17th century: Harpagon is an old miser. He is constantly obsessed with the fear that someone will steal his money box buried in the garden. The old man, who is completely indifferent to his children's wishes, wants to marry his daughter Élise to an unattractive old man without a dowry. His son Cléante is to marry a rich widow, whose death he hopes will come soon so that he can inherit her fortune. For himself, however, the miser has chosen a young girl named Mariane, with whom his son is in love. Confusion ensues, and when Harpagon's beloved money box is stolen, the situation reaches boiling point...
Cast of Der Geizige
Crew of Der Geizige
About Der Geizige
What is Der Geizige about?
Paris in the 17th century: Harpagon is an old miser. He is constantly obsessed with the fear that someone will steal his money box buried in the garden. The old man, who is completely indifferent to his children's wishes, wants to marry his daughter Élise to an unattractive old man without a dowry. His son Cléante is to marry a rich widow, whose death he hopes will come soon so that he can…
When was Der Geizige released?
Der Geizige was released on September 1, 1990.
Who directed Der Geizige?
Der Geizige was directed by Gerhard Klingenberg.
Who is in the cast of Der Geizige?
The cast of Der Geizige includes Harald Juhnke (Harpagon), Daniela Strietzel (Élise), Volker Brandt (Valère), Margret Homeyer (Frosine) and Horst Pinnow (Maitre Jacques).