
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.
Ratings
3.5
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
Crew
Producer
Camera Operator
Music
Executive Producer
Costume Design
Writer
Director
Details
Release Date
1978-05-31
Runtime
114 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
Broadway Theatre Archive
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Comedy
TV Movie