The Mephisto Waltz
1971, English. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
...The Sound of Terror
A frustrated pianist himself, music journalist Myles Clarkson is thrilled to interview virtuoso Duncan Ely. Duncan, however, is terminally ill and not much interested in Myles until noticing that Myles' hands are ideally suited for piano. Suddenly, he can't get enough of his new friend, and Myles' wife, Paula, becomes suspicious of Duncan's intentions. Her suspicions grow when Duncan dies and Myles mysteriously becomes a virtuoso overnight.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Paul WendkosDirector
- Alan AldaMyles Clarkson
- Jacqueline BissetPaula Clarkson
- Barbara ParkinsRoxanne Delancey
- Bradford DillmanBill Delancey
- William WindomDr. Roger West
- Curd JürgensDuncan Mowbray
- Kathleen WiddoesMaggie West
- Pamelyn FerdinAbby Clarkson
- Curt LowensCast
- Gregory MortonConductor
- Janee MichelleAgency Chief's Girlfriend
- Lilyan ChauvinWoman Writer
Details
- Released
- 9 April 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Maddow
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The Mephisto Waltz: quick answers
Is The Mephisto Waltz worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mephisto Waltz?
The Mephisto Waltz runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Mephisto Waltz have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mephisto Waltz. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mephisto Waltz parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mephisto Waltz is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mephisto Waltz on?
The Mephisto Waltz isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mephisto Waltz?
If you liked The Mephisto Waltz, try Satan's Slave, Blood on Satan's Claw, To the Devil a Daughter.
Who directed The Mephisto Waltz?
The Mephisto Waltz (1971) was directed by Paul Wendkos and stars Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins.