What are the key story phases in The Miser?

The story of The Miser progresses through these phases: The Miser's Domain, Secrets and Schemes, The Great Heist, Aftermath and Resolution.

How does The Miser end?

In the final act ("Aftermath and Resolution"): Valerio secures his marriage using the stolen wealth while Arpagone faces total financial and emotional ruin. The story concludes with contrasting outcomes for both characters.

The Miser (1990) — AI Story Visualization

Name: The Miser
Genre: comedy
Released: 1990
Rating: 6.3

Plot Analysis Summary

A greedy patriarch's rigid control and hoarded wealth are dismantled by a younger rival's opportunistic theft.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Miser's Domain

Secrets and Schemes

The Great Heist

Aftermath and Resolution

Misery money-lender Arpagone is looking to arrange three weddings simultaneously - to cut down on costs. One for himself and the others for his two children. Of course he doesn't approve of the choices his son and daughter have made and conspires to arrange more well to do spouses against their will. However, fate will prove itself to be on the side of true love, not of the greedy.

Directed by

Tonino Cervi

Key Cast

Alberto Sordi — Arpagone
Laura Antonelli — Frosina
Valérie Allain — Mariana
Franco Angrisano — Don Paolino
Miguel Bosé — Valerio

Rating: 6.3/10 (37 votes)