Doctor Faustus (2010)
Recorded Live at Greenwich Theatre
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, to give it its full title, by Christopher Marlowe, was first published in 1604, at least twelve years after its first performance, although the basic story of the play is much older. Having decided he has accumulated all he can of conventional knowledge, Doctor Faustus turns to magic in a quest for greater truths. Before long, he ends up selling his soul to the devil – the famous “Faustian pact” that has entered everyday language. Dr Faustus gradually realizes his terrible mistake. He apparently repents, but finally dies, the devil coming to collect his soul, and his friends the dismembered body.
Director: Elizabeth Freestone
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: October 4, 2010
Cast
- Joanna Christie - Evil Angel/Helen of Troy
- Beatrice Curnew - Chorus/Wrath
- Amy Rockson - Devil / Pride / Duchess of Vanholt / Vintner / Envy / Paramour
- Harvey Virdi - Vintner/Envy/Paramour
- Jonathan Battersby - Good Angel/Old Man
- Guy Burgess - Wagner/Lucifer/Beelzebub
- Samuel Collings - Valdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness
- Mark Extance - Lawman/Gluttony/Cardinal/Emperor
- Gareth Kennerley - Faustus
- Adam Redmore - Cornelius/Robin/Lechery
Production: Stage & Screen
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Elizabeth Freestone
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Faustus about?
- The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, to give it its full title, by Christopher Marlowe, was first published in 1604, at least twelve years after its first performance, although the basic story of the play is much older. Having decided he has accumulated all he can of conventional knowledge, Doctor Faustus turns to magic in a quest for greater truths. Before long, he ends up selling his soul to the devil – the famous “Faustian pact” that has entered everyday language. Dr Faustus gradually realizes his terrible mistake. He apparently repents, but finally dies, the devil coming to collect his soul, and his friends the dismembered body.
- Who directed Doctor Faustus?
- Doctor Faustus was directed by Elizabeth Freestone.
- Who stars in Doctor Faustus?
- Doctor Faustus stars Joanna Christie, Beatrice Curnew, Amy Rockson, Harvey Virdi, Jonathan Battersby, Guy Burgess.
- How long is Doctor Faustus?
- Doctor Faustus has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Faustus?
- Doctor Faustus is a Drama film.
- Where was Doctor Faustus produced?
- Doctor Faustus was produced in United Kingdom.