Tartuffe (1978)
Donald Moffat stars in Moliere's classic comedy about lovable scoundrel Tartuffe, who befriends the wealthy Orgon and then attempts to seduce both his new friend's wife and daughter in this TV presentation from the Broadway Theatre Archive. Tartuffe pretends to be a pious man whose faith convinces Orgon and his family to succumb to his influence, but he's undone when his womanizing ways make it clear that his piety is a charade.
Director: Kirk Browning, Stephen Porter
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: May 31, 1978
Cast
- Donald Moffat - Tartuffe
- Victor Garber - Valere
- Tammy Grimes - Elmire
- Patricia Elliott - Dorine
- Ray Wise - Damis
- Stefan Gierasch - Orgon
- Geraldine Fitzgerald - Madame Pernelle
- Ruth Livingston - Flipote
- Johanna Leister - Mariane
- Peter Coffield - Cleante
Screenplay
Music: John Adams
Production: Broadway Theatre Archive
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kirk Browning, Stephen Porter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tartuffe about?
- Donald Moffat stars in Moliere's classic comedy about lovable scoundrel Tartuffe, who befriends the wealthy Orgon and then attempts to seduce both his new friend's wife and daughter in this TV presentation from the Broadway Theatre Archive. Tartuffe pretends to be a pious man whose faith convinces Orgon and his family to succumb to his influence, but he's undone when his womanizing ways make it clear that his piety is a charade.
- Who directed Tartuffe?
- Tartuffe was directed by Kirk Browning, Stephen Porter.
- Who stars in Tartuffe?
- Tartuffe stars Donald Moffat, Victor Garber, Tammy Grimes, Patricia Elliott, Ray Wise, Stefan Gierasch.
- How long is Tartuffe?
- Tartuffe has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Tartuffe?
- Tartuffe is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Tartuffe produced?
- Tartuffe was produced in United States of America.