Le Tartuffe
Synopsis
Orgon is a man of property duped by the false piety of the penniless Tartuffe. Orgon takes him into his house, believing him a paragon of virtue. Orgon orders his daughter to reject her fiancé and marry Tartuffe. First Dorine, the family servant, tries a strategy to avert the marriage; then Orgon's son tries his hand. They anger Orgon, and to prove paternal power, he disinherits his son and makes Tartuffe his heir. Next Orgon's wife tries to bring her husband insight, a stratagem that partially backfires. With the bailiff at the door ordering Orgon to vacate his own home and with Tartuffe at court to prove Orgon's a traitor, all seems lost.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Depardieu
- Screenplay & Story
- Molière, Gérard Depardieu
- Original Title
- Le Tartuffe
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Depardieu
Molière, Gérard Depardieu
Pascal Marti
Hélène Viard
Margaret Ménégoz
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
Pascal Marti
Director of Photography
Gérard Depardieu
Director
Yannis Kokkos
Production Design
Hélène Viard
Editor
François Barbeau
Costume Design
Gérard Depardieu
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Tartuffe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Tartuffe about?
Orgon is a man of property duped by the false piety of the penniless Tartuffe. Orgon takes him into his house, believing him a paragon of virtue. Orgon orders his daughter to reject her fiancé and marry Tartuffe. First Dorine, the family servant, tries a strategy to avert the marriage; then Orgon's son tries his hand. They anger Orgon, and to prove paternal power, he disinherits his son and makes Tartuffe his heir. Next Orgon's wife tries to bring her husband insight, a stratagem that partially backfires. With the bailiff at the door ordering Orgon to vacate his own home and with Tartuffe at court to prove Orgon's a traitor, all seems lost.
Who directed Le Tartuffe?
Le Tartuffe was directed by Gérard Depardieu.
Who stars in Le Tartuffe?
The principal cast of Le Tartuffe includes Gérard Depardieu, François Périer, Yveline Ailhaud, Paule Annen, Elisabeth Depardieu.
When was Le Tartuffe released and how long is it?
Le Tartuffe was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.