Movie Description

Tartuffe

(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.

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Original TitleTartuffe

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1978-05-31

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 54m

Production CompaniesBroadway Theatre Archive

Genres

  • Comedy
  • TV Movie