The Story of Faustus Bidgood
“The marathon making of an iconic indie comedy classic”
Synopsis
This is the story of The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood, a surreal comedy about a lowly bureaucrat and his fantasies of becoming president of an independent Newfoundland, that was released in 1986. A cult classic in Canadian cinema, the film is well known for the marathon it took to even get made. Principal photography on the film began eight years earlier, in 1978. Written and directed by comedy legend Andy Jones and his brother, Mike Jones, the movie was made on a shoestring budget, is packed with familiar faces and helped pave the way for Newfoundland and Labrador's vibrant film industry. And it was the first film ever both filmed and produced, from start to finish, in Newfoundland.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Andy Jones
self
Mary Walsh
self
Darrell Varga
self
Paul Pope
self
Michael Jones
archive footage
Cathy Jones
archive footage
Greg Malone
archive footage
Tommy Sexton
archive footage
Robert Joy
archive footage
Brian Downey
archive footage
Bryan Hennessey
archive footage
Derek Norman
self
Gerry Rogers
self
Maisie Rillie
archive footage
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Meredith Dellandrea
- Original Title
- The Story of Faustus Bidgood
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- CBC, CBC Docs, ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Meredith Dellandrea
Scott Lunn
Danny Arsenault, Peter Gullage
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Arsenault
Producer
Scott Lunn
Editor
Meredith Dellandrea
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Story of Faustus Bidgood.
More Like The Story of Faustus Bidgood
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of Faustus Bidgood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Story of Faustus Bidgood about?
This is the story of The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood, a surreal comedy about a lowly bureaucrat and his fantasies of becoming president of an independent Newfoundland, that was released in 1986. A cult classic in Canadian cinema, the film is well known for the marathon it took to even get made. Principal photography on the film began eight years earlier, in 1978. Written and directed by comedy legend Andy Jones and his brother, Mike Jones, the movie was made on a shoestring budget, is packed with familiar faces and helped pave the way for Newfoundland and Labrador's vibrant film industry. And it was the first film ever both filmed and produced, from start to finish, in Newfoundland.
Who directed The Story of Faustus Bidgood?
The Story of Faustus Bidgood was directed by Meredith Dellandrea.
Who stars in The Story of Faustus Bidgood?
The principal cast of The Story of Faustus Bidgood includes Andy Jones, Mary Walsh, Darrell Varga, Paul Pope, Michael Jones.
When was The Story of Faustus Bidgood released and how long is it?
The Story of Faustus Bidgood was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 23m.