The Mephisto Waltz (1971)
The Mephisto Waltz is a 1971 horror movie directed by Paul Wendkos, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset and Barbara Parkins.
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.
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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.
When was The Mephisto Waltz released?
The Mephisto Waltz was released on 9 April 1971.
How long is The Mephisto Waltz?
The Mephisto Waltz runs 1h 55m.
Who made The Mephisto Waltz?
The Mephisto Waltz was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Where can I watch The Mephisto Waltz?
The Mephisto Waltz is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Mephisto Waltz
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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
- Gregory Morton as Conductor
- Janee Michelle as Agency Chief's Girlfriend
- Lilyan Chauvin as Woman Writer