The Mephisto Waltz(1971)
“...The Sound of Terror”
Overview
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
Studio
Quinn Martin Productions (QM)
Cast
Alan Alda
as Myles Clarkson
Jacqueline Bisset
as Paula Clarkson
Barbara Parkins
as Roxanne Delancey
Bradford Dillman
as Bill Delancey
William Windom
as Dr. Roger West
Curd Jürgens
as Duncan Mowbray
Kathleen Widdoes
as Maggie West
Pamelyn Ferdin
as Abby Clarkson
Curt Lowens
as
Gregory Morton
as Conductor
Janee Michelle
as Agency Chief's Girlfriend
Lilyan Chauvin
as Woman Writer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
French
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Quinn Martin Productions (QM) • 20th Century Fox
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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 and released in 1971. It is a horror film.
How long is The Mephisto Waltz?▼
The Mephisto Waltz has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in The Mephisto Waltz?▼
The cast of The Mephisto Waltz includes Alan Alda as Myles Clarkson, Jacqueline Bisset as Paula Clarkson, Barbara Parkins as Roxanne Delancey, Bradford Dillman as Bill Delancey, William Windom as Dr. Roger West and more.
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