Doctor Faustus (1967)
The story of a scientist who sells his soul to the devil
Faustus is a scholar at the University of Wittenberg when he earns his doctorate degree. His insatiable appetite for knowledge and power leads him to employ necromancy to conjure Mephistopheles out of hell. He bargains away his soul to Lucifer in exchange for living 24 years during which Mephistopheles will be his slave. Faustus signs the pact in his own blood and Mephistopheles reveals the works of the devil to Faustus.
Director: Richard Burton, Nevill Coghill
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Horror
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: October 10, 1967
Cast
- Richard Burton - Doctor Faustus
- Elizabeth Taylor - Helen of Troy
- Richard Durden - Evil Angel/Knight
- Andreas Teuber - Mephistopheles
- Ian Marter - Pride/Emperor
- Maria Aitken - Sloth
- Michael Menaugh - Good Angel/Bishop
- Ram Chopra - Valdes
- Richard Carwardine - Cornelius
- Patrick Barwise - Wagner
Screenplay
- Christopher Marlowe (Theatre Play)
- Nevill Coghill (Adaptation)
Music: Mario Nascimbene
Cinematography: Gábor Pogány
Editing: John Shirley
Production: Venfilms, Nassau Films, Oxford University Screen Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigmas and Paranormal Cases, Supernatural Enigma and Ghost Echo, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
supernatural, based on play or musical, soul selling, devil
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More Films by Director: Richard Burton, Nevill Coghill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Faustus about?
- Faustus is a scholar at the University of Wittenberg when he earns his doctorate degree. His insatiable appetite for knowledge and power leads him to employ necromancy to conjure Mephistopheles out of hell. He bargains away his soul to Lucifer in exchange for living 24 years during which Mephistopheles will be his slave. Faustus signs the pact in his own blood and Mephistopheles reveals the works of the devil to Faustus.
- Who directed Doctor Faustus?
- Doctor Faustus was directed by Richard Burton, Nevill Coghill.
- Who stars in Doctor Faustus?
- Doctor Faustus stars Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Durden, Andreas Teuber, Ian Marter, Maria Aitken.
- How long is Doctor Faustus?
- Doctor Faustus has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Faustus?
- Doctor Faustus is a Mystery, Drama, Horror film.
- Where was Doctor Faustus produced?
- Doctor Faustus was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Doctor Faustus?
- The themes of Doctor Faustus include: Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigmas and Paranormal Cases, Supernatural Enigma and Ghost Echo, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror.