Tartuffe
movie
Released May 31, 1978
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
as
Tartuffe
Victor Garber
as
Valere
Tammy Grimes
as
Elmire
Patricia Elliott
as
Dorine
Ray Wise
as
Damis
Stefan Gierasch
as
Orgon
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as
Madame Pernelle
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Ruth Livingston
as
Flipote
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Johanna Leister
as
Mariane
Peter Coffield
as
Cleante
Roy Brocksmith
as
Monsieur Loyal
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Jim Broaddus
as
Officer
