The Mephisto Waltz
“...The Sound of Terror”
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.
Where to watch The Mephisto Waltz in United States
Can I watch The Mephisto Waltz in United States? The Mephisto Waltz isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Mephisto Waltz streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Mephisto Waltz
The Mephisto Waltz is a 1971 English-language horror film directed by Paul Wendkos. The cast is led by Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Mephisto Waltz was produced by Quinn Martin Productions (QM) and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on April 9, 1971, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Writers
- Ben Maddow
- Release date
- April 9, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Quinn Martin Productions (QM), 20th Century Fox
The Mephisto Waltz cast & crew
The Mephisto Waltz was directed by Paul Wendkos and written by Ben Maddow.
The cast features 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, and Curd Jürgens as Duncan Mowbray.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by William W. Spencer, and it was produced by Quinn Martin.
Is The Mephisto Waltz worth watching?
The Mephisto Waltz holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 73 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Mephisto Waltz is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Mephisto Waltz
The Mephisto Waltz isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Mephisto Waltz
Alan Alda
Myles Clarkson
Jacqueline Bisset
Paula Clarkson
Barbara Parkins
Roxanne Delancey
Bradford Dillman
Bill Delancey
William Windom
Dr. Roger West
Curd Jürgens
Duncan Mowbray
Kathleen Widdoes
Maggie West
Pamelyn Ferdin
Abby Clarkson
Curt Lowens
Gregory Morton
Conductor
Janee Michelle
Agency Chief's Girlfriend
Lilyan Chauvin
Woman Writer
The Mephisto Waltz — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mephisto Waltz in United States?
The Mephisto Waltz is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Mephisto Waltz in?
The Mephisto Waltz is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mephisto Waltz?
The Mephisto Waltz runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Mephisto Waltz rated?
The Mephisto Waltz is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 73 ratings.
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