Tartuffe
Originally released in 1926. Tartuffe is a drama/comedy film. directed by F. W. Murnau. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, and Lil Dagover
Synopsis
A young man shows his millionaire grandfather a film based on Molière's play "Tartuffe" in order to expose the old man's hypocritical governess who covets the young man's inheritance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 1926
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (74 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- UFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tartuffe about?
A young man shows his millionaire grandfather a film based on Molière's play "Tartuffe" in order to expose the old man's hypocritical governess who covets the young man's inheritance.
Who directed Tartuffe?
Tartuffe was directed by F. W. Murnau.
How long is Tartuffe?
Tartuffe has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Tartuffe released?
Tartuffe was released on January 25, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tartuffe?
The main cast of Tartuffe includes Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, Lil Dagover, Hermann Picha, Rosa Valetti.