Tartuffe
1978Donald 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.
Acted in
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
Ruth Livingston
as Flipote
Johanna Leister
as Mariane
Peter Coffield
as Cleante
Roy Brocksmith
as Monsieur Loyal
Jim Broaddus
as Officer
Gene O'Neill
as Deputy
Hal Holbrook
as Self - Host