Doctor Faustus
1967, English. Directed by Richard Burton & Nevill Coghill.
The story of a scientist who sells his soul to the devil
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
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Richard BurtonDirector
- Nevill CoghillDirector
- Richard BurtonDoctor Faustus
- Elizabeth TaylorHelen of Troy
- Richard DurdenEvil Angel/Knight
- Andreas TeuberMephistopheles
- Ian MarterPride/Emperor
- Michael MenaughGood Angel/Bishop
- Ram ChopraValdes
- Richard CarwardineCornelius
- Patrick BarwiseWagner
- David McIntoshLucifer
- Jeremy EcclesBelzebub
- Maria AitkenSloth
Details
- Released
- 10 October 1967
- Country
- United Kingdom
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What Doctor Faustus is based on
Doctor Faustus is adapted from a play or musical.
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Doctor Faustus runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Which OTT platform is Doctor Faustus on?
Doctor Faustus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doctor Faustus?
If you liked Doctor Faustus, try The Devil's Advocate, Fear Street: 1994, Angel Heart.
Who directed Doctor Faustus?
Doctor Faustus (1967) was directed by Richard Burton and Nevill Coghill and stars Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Durden.
What is Doctor Faustus based on?
Doctor Faustus is adapted from a play or musical.