Doctor Faustus - 1968

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.

93min
1968
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.4/10

Cast

Richard Burton profile pictureRichard BurtonDoctor Faustus
Elizabeth Taylor profile pictureElizabeth TaylorHelen of Troy
Richard Durden profile pictureRichard DurdenEvil Angel/Knight
Ian Marter profile pictureIan MarterPride/Emperor

About Doctor Faustus

Doctor Faustus Overview

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.

Runtime: 93min

Extra details

Original Title: Doctor Faustus
Original Language: English
Directed By: Richard Burton
Production Companies
VenfilmsNassau FilmsOxford University Screen Productions