The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
"10 years in the making, the iconic comedy cult classic. The first movie to be fully made and produced in Newfoundland."
Originally released in 1986. The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Jones.
Starring Andy Jones, Greg Malone, and Robert Joy
Synopsis
Faustus is a clerk in St. John's at the Newfoundland Department of Education. He dreams of becoming ruler of Newfoundland and seceding from Canada. In the real world, Faustus' boss Eddie Peddle plans to indoctrinate the citizenry of Newfoundland with a cult-like geometric theory known as Total Education, but Peddle may be foiled by the revelation of a secret from his past career.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Andy Jones
as Faustus Bidgood
Greg Malone
as Vasily Bogdanovittch Shagoff
Robert Joy
as Eddie Peddle
Brian Downey
as Fred Bonia-Coombs
Maisie Rillie
as Phillys Meaney
Mary Walsh
as Heady Nolan
Beni Malone
as Henry Harry
Tommy Sexton
as Frank Dollar
Cathy Jones
as Margaret Mary Stackdeck
Judy Parsons
as Ina Fudge
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Faustus Bidgood Production
- ONF | NFB
- Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Co-operative
- NIFCO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood about?
Faustus is a clerk in St. John's at the Newfoundland Department of Education. He dreams of becoming ruler of Newfoundland and seceding from Canada. In the real world, Faustus' boss Eddie Peddle pla...
Who directed The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood?
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood was directed by Michael Jones.
How long is The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood?
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood released?
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood was released on January 2, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood?
The main cast of The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood includes Andy Jones, Greg Malone, Robert Joy, Brian Downey, Maisie Rillie.