The Mephisto Waltz (1971)
...The Sound of Terror
A frustrated pianist himself, music journalist Myles Clarkson is thrilled to interview virtuoso Duncan Ely. Duncan, however, is terminally ill and not much interested in Myles until noticing that Myles' hands are ideally suited for piano. Suddenly, he can't get enough of his new friend, and Myles' wife, Paula, becomes suspicious of Duncan's intentions. Her suspicions grow when Duncan dies and Myles mysteriously becomes a virtuoso overnight.
Director: Paul Wendkos
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: April 9, 1971
Cast
- Alan Alda - Myles Clarkson
- Jacqueline Bisset - Paula Clarkson
- Barbara Parkins - Roxanne Delancey
- Bradford Dillman - Bill Delancey
- William Windom - Dr. Roger West
- Curd Jürgens - Duncan Mowbray
- Kathleen Widdoes - Maggie West
- Pamelyn Ferdin - Abby Clarkson
- Curt Lowens
- Gregory Morton - Conductor
Screenplay
- Ben Maddow
- Fred Mustard Stewart (Novel)
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: William W. Spencer
Editing: Richard K. Brockway
Production: Quinn Martin Productions (QM), 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Occult and Witchcraft
Keywords
satanist, family secrets, pianist, devil, incest, occult, soul transference, dark rituals
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mephisto Waltz about?
- A frustrated pianist himself, music journalist Myles Clarkson is thrilled to interview virtuoso Duncan Ely. Duncan, however, is terminally ill and not much interested in Myles until noticing that Myles' hands are ideally suited for piano. Suddenly, he can't get enough of his new friend, and Myles' wife, Paula, becomes suspicious of Duncan's intentions. Her suspicions grow when Duncan dies and Myles mysteriously becomes a virtuoso overnight.
- Who directed The Mephisto Waltz?
- The Mephisto Waltz was directed by Paul Wendkos.
- Who stars in The Mephisto Waltz?
- The Mephisto Waltz stars Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman, William Windom, Curd Jürgens.
- How long is The Mephisto Waltz?
- The Mephisto Waltz has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Mephisto Waltz?
- The Mephisto Waltz is a Horror film.
- Where was The Mephisto Waltz produced?
- The Mephisto Waltz was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Mephisto Waltz?
- The themes of The Mephisto Waltz include: Occult and Witchcraft.