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Tartuffe

When the religious charlatan Tartuffe insinuates himself into the household of the wealthy but credulous Orgon, it is not long before he takes over, acquiring the deed to the property, disinheriting Orgon’s son, and becoming betrothed to Orgon’s daughter. But when clever Elmire, Orgon’s wife, trips up the imposter, Orgon throws him out—only to find himself arrested and his family evicted instead. A last-minute intervention by the King restores order and metes out justice. This play was suppressed twice before permission was given to perform it freely. Directed by Georges Bensoussan. Not available in French-speaking Canada. (French, 2 parts, 70 minutes and 50 minutes)

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Item#: BVL10763
Copyright date: ©1997
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-6845-0

Part of the Series : The Moliere Collection by La Comedie-Francaise - in French


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