Tartuffe (1978): Cast
Tartuffe is a 1978 comedy directed by Kirk Browning and Stephen Porter, starring Donald Moffat as Tartuffe, Stefan Gierasch and Ray Wise. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Directors
- Kirk Browning and Stephen Porter
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Broadway Theatre Archive
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tartuffe About?
The premise of Tartuffe without spoilers.
Donald Moffat stars in a televised adaptation of Molière’s classic comedy, playing the charming rogue Tartuffe who ingratiates himself with the wealthy Orgon. He schemes to seduce both Orgon’s wife and daughter, masking his libertine ways with false piety. When his hypocrisy is revealed, his influence collapses.
Tartuffe Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- based on play
- character name in title
Tartuffe Cast & Characters
Donald Moffat leads the cast as Tartuffe, with Stefan Gierasch as Orgon and Ray Wise as Damis. Directed by Kirk Browning and Stephen Porter; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Kirk Browning
- Co-director Stephen Porter
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Donald Moffat as Tartuffe -
Stefan Gierasch as Orgon -
Ray Wise as Damis -
Hal Holbrook as themselves
Also Starring in Tartuffe
· 10 more- Victor Garber Valere
- Geraldine Fitzgerald Madame Pernelle
- Tammy Grimes Elmire
- Roy Brocksmith Monsieur Loyal
- Patricia Elliott Dorine
- Peter Coffield Cleante
- Johanna Leister Mariane
- Gene O'Neill Deputy
- Ruth Livingston Flipote
- Jim Broaddus Officer
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Tartuffe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tartuffe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tartuffe?
Tartuffe runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Tartuffe released?
Tartuffe was released on May 31, 1978.
Who directed Tartuffe?
Tartuffe was directed by Kirk Browning and Stephen Porter.
More films by Kirk Browning Who is in the cast of Tartuffe?
Tartuffe stars Donald Moffat as Tartuffe, Stefan Gierasch as Orgon and Ray Wise as Damis, among 14 credited actors.
Does Tartuffe have a post-credit scene?
No. Tartuffe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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