Doctor Faustus
“The story of a scientist who sells his soul to the devil”
5.3/ 10IMDb5.428
19671h 33m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- RRichard Burton
- EElizabeth Taylor
- RRichard Durden
- AAndreas Teuber
- IIan Marter
- MMichael Menaugh
- RRam Chopra
- RRichard Carwardine
- PPatrick Barwise
- DDavid McIntosh
Crew
- Directors
- Richard Burton, Nevill Coghill
- Writers
- Christopher Marlowe, Nevill Coghill
- Producers
- Richard Burton, Richard McWhorter
- Production
- Venfilms, Nassau Films, Oxford University Screen Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Doctor Faustus rated?
Doctor Faustus has an audience rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 28 votes.
Who directed Doctor Faustus?
Doctor Faustus was directed by Richard Burton, Nevill Coghill.
When was Doctor Faustus released?
Doctor Faustus was released in 1967.
