Movie·1971·1h 55m
The Mephisto Waltz
...The Sound of Terror
Directed By
Paul Wendkos
Country
United States of America
Language
French
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Ben Maddow
Producer
Quinn Martin
Cinematography
William W. Spencer
Music
Jerry Goldsmith
Editor
Richard K. Brockway
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
73 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Alan Alda
Myles Clarkson
Jacqueline Bisset
Paula Clarkson
Barbara Parkins
Roxanne Delancey
Bradford Dillman
Bill Delancey
William Windom
Dr. Roger West
Curd Jürgens
Duncan Mowbray
Kathleen Widdoes
Maggie West
Pamelyn Ferdin
Abby Clarkson
Curt Lowens
Gregory Morton
Conductor
Janee Michelle
Agency Chief's Girlfriend
Lilyan Chauvin
Woman Writer
Khigh Dhiegh
Zanc Theun
Alberto Morin
Bennett
Berry Kroeger
Raymont
Antoinette Bower
Member of Ely's Group (uncredited)
Walter Brooke
Party Guest (uncredited)
Marta Kristen
Party Guest (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Paul Wendkos
Director
Ben Maddow
Writer
Quinn Martin
Producer
William W. Spencer
Director of Photography
Richard K. Brockway
Editor
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
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