The Mephisto Waltz (film)
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The Mephisto Waltz is a 1971 American horror film. Famed classical pianist Duncan Ely discovers he is dying. He uses magic to transfer his soul into the body of music journalist Myles Clarkson so he can continue his career beyond the grave. However, the movie does not have a Faustian theme. There is no indication that Ely or any other made a deal to sell their soul to the devil. Deals were made but with whom or what was the deal is never clear.
Ben Maddow adapted his screenplay from the novel of the same name by Fred Mustard Stewart. The film was directed by Paul Wendkos and starred Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman, William Windom, Kathleen Widdoes, Pamelyn Ferdin, and Curt Jürgens.
While critics noted its plot was derivative of Rosemary's Baby, they were impressed by its stylistic imagery and soundtrack by Jerry Goldsmith. Others, for example The New York Times, think it is a terrible movie. [1]
The Quinn Martin Productions feature was released by Twentieth Century-Fox.
