Tartuffe(1926)
Herr Tartüff
Tartuffe 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.
Tartuffe (1926) is a drama and comedy film directed by F. W. Murnau, released on January 25, 1926 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, Lil Dagover and Hermann Picha. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- F. W. Murnau
- Writers:
- Molière, Carl Mayer
- Producers:
- Erich Pommer
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Freund
- Composer:
- Giuseppe Becce
- Production:
- UFA
- Status:
- Released
Tartuffe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emil Jannings
as Tartüff
Werner Krauss
as Herr Orgon
Lil Dagover
as Frau Elmire / Elmire, Orgon's wife
Hermann Picha
as Der Greis
Rosa Valetti
as Seine Haushälterin / Housekeeper
André Mattoni
as Sein Enkel / Grandson
Lucie Höflich
as Dorine
Camilla Horn
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by F. W. Murnau, written by Molière and Carl Mayer, produced by Erich Pommer.
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Tartuffe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 80 ratings.
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Tartuffe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tartuffe online?
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Who stars in Tartuffe?
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The main cast of Tartuffe (1926) includes Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, Lil Dagover, Hermann Picha and Rosa Valetti. The film was directed by F. W. Murnau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tartuffe released?
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Tartuffe was released on January 25, 1926 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Tartuffe worth watching?
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Tartuffe (1926) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.