Doctor Faustus
Doktor Faustus
Synopsis
A musician beds down a prostitute he knows is diseased in order to gain inspiration, an act he later believes to have been a tacit pact with Satan
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Jon Finch
Adrian Leverkühn
André Heller
Satan
Hanns Zischler
Dr. Serenius
Margot Hielscher
Senatorin Rodde
Siemen Rühaak
Schwertfeger
Lothar-Günther Buchheim
Dr. Erasmi
Marie-Hélène Breillat
Marie Godeau
Gaby Dohm
Elisabeth Leverkühn - Adrians Mutter
Heinz Weiss
Jonathan Leverkühn
Balduin Baas
Toni Berger
Veronika Fitz
Enzi Fuchs
Walburga
Michael Gempart
Johann Schneidewein
Herbert Grönemeyer
Deutschlin
Elma Karlowa
Ninette
Wilfried Klaus
Professor Institoris
Hans Korte
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Seitz Junior
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Seitz Junior, Thomas Mann
- Original Score
- Rolf A. Wilhelm
- Original Title
- Doktor Faustus
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Production Studios
- BR, Franz Seitz Filmproduktion, Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Seitz Junior
Franz Seitz Junior, Thomas Mann
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Rudolf Blaháček
Liselotte Klimitscheck
Franz Seitz Junior
Department Leadership Roster
Liselotte Klimitscheck
Editor
Franz Seitz Junior
Producer
Franz Seitz Junior
Writer
Franz Seitz Junior
Director
Rudolf Blaháček
Director of Photography
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Faustus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Faustus about?
A musician beds down a prostitute he knows is diseased in order to gain inspiration, an act he later believes to have been a tacit pact with Satan
Who directed Doctor Faustus?
Doctor Faustus was directed by Franz Seitz Junior.
Who stars in Doctor Faustus?
The principal cast of Doctor Faustus includes Jon Finch, André Heller, Hanns Zischler, Margot Hielscher, Siemen Rühaak.
When was Doctor Faustus released and how long is it?
Doctor Faustus was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Faustus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Faustus was composed by Rolf A. Wilhelm.
Is Doctor Faustus based on a book or true story?
Doctor Faustus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Mann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor Faustus?
Doctor Faustus holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).