The Mephisto Waltz (1971) Horror Thriller Mystery
The Mephisto Waltz (1971) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.70/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.3/10
The Mephisto Waltz Plot Synopsis:
Myles Clarkson, a classical piano player on the rise, befriends Duncan Mowbray Ely, a famous player himself who is at death's door. Unknown to Clarkson, Ely is a Satanist, who arranges to have their souls switch places at his death, so that he can be young again and continue to play piano.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Alan Alda"s character is a music journalist whose career as a piano player came to an end when his debut concert received undeservedly scathing reviews.
Tagline: The Devil Calls The Tune
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Type: MovieYear: 1971 (more 1971 movies)
Production Co.: Fox
Language: English, French
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Mephisto Waltz Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 28, 1971, Blu-ray: Apr 18, 2017, DVD: Sep 11, 2007
Writers: Ben Maddow, Fred Mustard Stewart
Producers: Arthur Fellows, Quinn Martin
Musicians: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematographers: William W. Spencer
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The Mephisto Waltz (1971) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Mephisto Waltz Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Alda | ... | Myles Clarkson |
| Jacqueline Bisset | ... | Paula Clarkson |
| Barbara Parkins | ... | Roxanne |
| Bradford Dillman | ... | Bill Delancey (as Brad Dillman) |
| William Windom | ... | Dr. West |
| Kathleen Widdoes | ... | Maggie West |
| Pamelyn Ferdin | ... | Abby Clarkson |
| Curd Jürgens | ... | Duncan Ely (as Curt Jurgens) |
| Curt Lowens | ... | Agency Chief |
| Gregory Morton | ... | Conductor |
| Janee Michelle | ... | Agency Chief''s Girlfriend |
| Lilyan Chauvin | ... | Woman Writer |
| Khigh Dhiegh | ... | Zanc Theun |
| Alberto Morin | ... | Bennett |
| Berry Kroeger | ... | Raymont |
| Terrence Scammell | ... | Richard |
| Leon Alton | ... | Pallbearer (uncredited) |
| Antoinette Bower | ... | Member of Ely''s Group (uncredited) |
| Walter Brooke | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Frank Campanella | ... | Detective Investigating Bill''s Death (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Alan Alda (b. January 28, 1936) – Myles Clarkson
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Jacqueline Bisset (b. September 13, 1944) – Paula Clarkson
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Jackie Bisset | Jacky Bisset - Barbara Parkins (b. May 22, 1942) – Roxanne
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Bradford Dillman, as Bill Delancey (as Brad Dillman), passed away at age 87 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Brad Dillman - William Windom, as Dr. West, passed away at age 88 in Woodacre, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Bill Windom - Kathleen Widdoes (b. March 21, 1939) – Maggie West
Sign: Aries - Pamelyn Ferdin (b. February 4, 1959) – Abby Clarkson
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Pamelyn Ferden | Pam Ferden | Pam Ferdin | Pamelyn Ferdon - Curd Jürgens, as Duncan Ely (as Curt Jurgens), passed away at age 66 in Vienna, Austria.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: Curt Juergens | Curd Jurgens | Curt Jurgens | Curd Jüergens | Curt Jürgens | Kurt Jürgens - Curt Lowens, as Agency Chief, passed away at age 91 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Kurt Lowens - Gregory Morton – Conductor
- Janee Michelle (b. April 12, 1946) – Agency Chief''s Girlfriend
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Janee Michele | Jannee Michele | Janeé Michelle | Janée Michelle | Geneva Leona Mercadel Tucker - Lilyan Chauvin, as Woman Writer, passed away at age 82 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo - Khigh Dhiegh, as Zanc Theun, passed away at age 81 in Mesa, Arizona, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Kaie Deei | Keie Deei - Alberto Morin – Bennett
- Berry Kroeger, as Raymont, passed away at age 78 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Barry Kroeger | Barry Kroger | Berry Kroger
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