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, Ruth Livingston

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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.

When was "Tartuffe" released?

Tartuffe was released in 1978.

Who stars in "Tartuffe"?

The cast includes Donald Moffat, Victor Garber, Tammy Grimes, Patricia Elliott.

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