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The Mephisto Waltz is a american film of genre Fantastic directed by Paul Wendkos released in USA on 9 april 1971 with Alan Alda
The Mephisto Waltz (1971)
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Add to a movie listThe Mephisto Waltz is a 1971 American horror film about an occult-murder mystery. It was directed by Paul Wendkos and starred Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman and Curd Jürgens. The name of the movie is taken from the piano work by Franz Liszt of the same name (see Mephisto Waltzes). Ben Maddow adapted his screenplay from the novel of the same name by Fred Mustard Stewart. The film was the only big-screen work of veteran television producer, Quinn Martin.
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Myles Clarkson, long ago frustrated in his hope for a career as a pianist, is now a music journalist and interviews Duncan Ely, perhaps the world's greatest virtuoso on the instrument. At first annoyed with Myles' presence, Duncan soon takes notice that Myles' hands seem perfect for the piano. From that point, Duncan and his adult daughter, Roxanne, strongly pursue a friendship with Myles and wife Paula.Actors
Alan Alda
(Myles Clarkson)
Jacqueline Bisset
(Paula Clarkson)
Barbara Parkins
(Roxanne Delancey)
Bradford Dillman
(Bill Delancey)
William Windom
(Dr. Roger West)
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