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196793 minMystery, Drama, Horror

Doctor Faustus

Is Doctor Faustus a Hit or Flop?

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Is Doctor Faustus worth watching? With a rating of 5.212/10, this Mystery, Drama, Horror film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Doctor Faustus 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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Top Cast

Richard Burton
Richard BurtonDoctor Faustus
Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth TaylorHelen of Troy
Richard Durden
Richard DurdenEvil Angel/Knight
Andreas Teuber
Andreas TeuberMephistopheles
Ian Marter
Ian MarterPride/Emperor
Maria Aitken
Maria AitkenSloth
Michael Menaugh
Michael MenaughGood Angel/Bishop
Ram Chopra
Ram ChopraValdes
Richard Carwardine
Richard CarwardineCornelius
Patrick Barwise
Patrick BarwiseWagner

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doctor Faustus worth watching?

Doctor Faustus has received mixed reviews with a 5.212/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Mystery, Drama, Horror movies.

Is Doctor Faustus hit or flop?

Doctor Faustus has received average ratings (5.212/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Doctor Faustus?

Doctor Faustus is a Mystery, Drama, Horror movie that 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 ...

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Critic Reviews

talisencrwAug 22, 2016
★ 7

Though by its very nature it's quite stagey, the bizarre psychedelic effects downright intrinsic of the period add to the charm of this intriguing work. Even crap films such as 'Exorcist II: The Heretic' can't be dismissed because of Richard Burton's outstanding persona. Elizabeth Taylor's appearance can't be considered sheer waste because her beauty and je ne sais pas make this tale of someone willing to give up his very soul for the woman he loves completely believable. In the director's chair for once as well, even though he is helped, he does a resolutely credible job, nothing to be embarrassed about. Definitely worth one's time for the adventurous cinephiles out there.