Tartuffe (1978)

7.0/10 • 114 min • Comedy TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Donald Moffat

Victor Garber

Tammy Grimes

Patricia Elliott

Ray Wise

Stefan Gierasch

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Madame Pernelle

Peter Coffield

Roy Brocksmith

Hal Holbrook

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