Tartuffe
Synopsis
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.
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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
Gene O'Neill
Deputy
Hal Holbrook
Self - Host
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Browning, Stephen Porter
- Screenplay & Story
- Molière
- Original Score
- John Adams
- Original Title
- Tartuffe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Browning, Stephen Porter
Molière
John Adams
Jac Venza
Department Leadership Roster
Zack Brown
Costume Design
Kirk Browning
Director
Stephen Porter
Director
Molière
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tartuffe
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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?
The principal cast of Tartuffe includes Donald Moffat, Victor Garber, Tammy Grimes, Patricia Elliott, Ray Wise.
When was Tartuffe released and how long is it?
Tartuffe was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Tartuffe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tartuffe was composed by John Adams.