Tartuffe
1978
114 minutes
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.
Top 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
Gene O'Neill
Deputy
Hal Holbrook
Self - Host