Doctor Faustus
Oct 10, 1967 · 1h 33m
Director
Richard Burton, Nevill CoghillOverview
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.
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Cast of Doctor Faustus
Crew of Doctor Faustus
Richard BurtonDirector, Producer
Nevill CoghillDirector, Adaptation- Richard McWhorterProducer
Mario NascimbeneConductor, Original Music Composer- Gábor PogányDirector of Photography
- John ShirleyEditor
John DeCuirProduction Design- Peter J. HallCostume Design
Christopher MarloweTheatre Play- Guy LuongoProduction Supervisor
- Boris JuragaArt Direction
- Roberto CoccoUnit Manager
- David HildyardSound Mixer
- Ken MugglestonProps
- Vasco ReggianiHairdresser
- Gus AgostiAssistant Director
- Frank La RueMakeup Artist
- Carlo LastricatiProduction Assistant
- Ron BerkeleyMakeup Artist
- John AldredSound Mixer
About Doctor Faustus
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…
When was Doctor Faustus released?
Doctor Faustus was released on October 10, 1967.
Where can I watch Doctor Faustus?
Doctor Faustus is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Doctor Faustus?
Doctor Faustus runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who directed Doctor Faustus?
Doctor Faustus was directed by Richard Burton and Nevill Coghill.
Who is in the cast of Doctor Faustus?
The cast of Doctor Faustus includes Richard Burton (Doctor Faustus), Elizabeth Taylor (Helen of Troy), Richard Durden (Evil Angel/Knight), Andreas Teuber (Mephistopheles) and Ian Marter (Pride/Emperor).
Is Doctor Faustus on Netflix?
No, Doctor Faustus is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.