The Mephisto Waltz
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “...The Sound of Terror”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Horror
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Alan AldaMyles Clarkson
Jacqueline BissetPaula Clarkson
Barbara ParkinsRoxanne Delancey
Bradford DillmanBill Delancey
William WindomDr. Roger West
Curd JürgensDuncan Mowbray
Kathleen WiddoesMaggie West
Pamelyn FerdinAbby Clarkson
Curt Lowens
Gregory MortonConductor🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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.
- When was The Mephisto Waltz released?
- The Mephisto Waltz was released on April 9, 1971.
- How long is The Mephisto Waltz?
- The Mephisto Waltz has a runtime of 1h 55m.
- Where can I track The Mephisto Waltz?
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