Tartuffe (1978)

Name: Tartuffe
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Released: 1978-05-31
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Donald Moffat, Victor Garber, Tammy Grimes, Patricia Elliott, Ray Wise

Tartuffe (1978), directed by Kirk Browning, starring Donald Moffat and Victor Garber.

05/31/1978 BR Comedy and TV Movie 1h 54m

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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.

Kirk BrowningDirector
Stephen PorterDirector
MolièreWriter

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It premiered on May 31, 1978, a Wednesday.
It runs 1h54 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosBroadway Theatre Archive
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Kirk Browning Director
Stephen Porter Director
Molière Writer

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What is Tartuffe about?

Tartuffe: 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…

Who directed Tartuffe?

Tartuffe was directed by Kirk Browning and Stephen Porter in 1978.

Who stars in Tartuffe?

The cast of Tartuffe includes Donald Moffat, Victor Garber, Tammy Grimes, Patricia Elliott and Ray Wise.

How long is Tartuffe?

Tartuffe runs for 114 minutes, or 1h54.