Doctor Faustus
“The story of a scientist who sells his soul to the devil”
Synopsis
Faustus is a scholar at the University of Wittenberg when he earns his doctorate degree. His insatiable appetite for knowledge and power leads him to employ necromancy to conjure Mephistopheles out of hell. He bargains away his soul to Lucifer in exchange for living 24 years during which Mephistopheles will be his slave. Faustus signs the pact in his own blood and Mephistopheles reveals the works of the devil to Faustus.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Burton, Nevill Coghill
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Marlowe, Nevill Coghill
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- Doctor Faustus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Venfilms, Nassau Films, Oxford University Screen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Burton, Nevill Coghill
Christopher Marlowe, Nevill Coghill
Mario Nascimbene
Gábor Pogány
John Shirley
Richard Burton, Richard McWhorter
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Burton
Director
Richard Burton
Producer
John DeCuir
Production Design
Peter J. Hall
Costume Design
John Shirley
Editor
Richard McWhorter
Producer
Gábor Pogány
Director of Photography
Nevill Coghill
Director
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Faustus
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What is Doctor Faustus about?
Faustus is a scholar at the University of Wittenberg when he earns his doctorate degree. His insatiable appetite for knowledge and power leads him to employ necromancy to conjure Mephistopheles out of hell. He bargains away his soul to Lucifer in exchange for living 24 years during which Mephistopheles will be his slave. Faustus signs the pact in his own blood and Mephistopheles reveals the works of the devil to Faustus.
Who directed Doctor Faustus?
Doctor Faustus was directed by Richard Burton, Nevill Coghill.
Who stars in Doctor Faustus?
The principal cast of Doctor Faustus includes Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Durden, Andreas Teuber, Ian Marter.
When was Doctor Faustus released and how long is it?
Doctor Faustus was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Faustus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Faustus was composed by Mario Nascimbene.