The Mephisto Waltz (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1971, The Mephisto Waltz is a horror film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 115 minutes. “...The Sound of Terror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Mephisto Waltz stars Alan Alda as Myles Clarkson, Jacqueline Bisset as Paula Clarkson, Barbara Parkins as Roxanne Delancey and Bradford Dillman as Bill Delancey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Mephisto Waltz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mephisto Waltz page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mephisto Waltz tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mephisto Waltz (1971)?
- In US, The Mephisto Waltz is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mephisto Waltz worth watching?
- The Mephisto Waltz holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mephisto Waltz?
- The Mephisto Waltz stars Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman and William Windom.
- When was The Mephisto Waltz released?
- The Mephisto Waltz was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.