Tartuffe

Tartuffe

1978 · 114 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, TV Movie

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.

Directed by Stephen Porter · Written by Molière

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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
Roy Brocksmith Monsieur Loyal
Jim Broaddus Officer

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