The Mephisto Waltz
"...The Sound of Terror"
Originally released in 1971. The Mephisto Waltz is a horror film. directed by Paul Wendkos.
Starring Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, and Barbara Parkins
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (70 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Quinn Martin Productions (QM)
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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 M...
Who directed The Mephisto Waltz?
The Mephisto Waltz was directed by Paul Wendkos.
How long is The Mephisto Waltz?
The Mephisto Waltz has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Mephisto Waltz released?
The Mephisto Waltz was released on April 9, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mephisto Waltz?
The main cast of The Mephisto Waltz includes Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman, William Windom.