
Doctor Faustus
2010-10-04 · 129 min · Not rated
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, to give it its full title, by Christopher Marlowe, was first published in 1604, at least twelve years after its first performance, although the basic story of the play is much older. Having decided he has accumulated all he can of conventional knowledge, Doctor Faustus turns to magic in a quest for greater truths. Before long, he ends up selling his soul to the devil – the famous “Faustian pact” that has entered everyday language. Dr Faustus gradually realizes his terrible mistake. He apparently repents, but finally dies, the devil coming to collect his soul, and his friends the dismembered body.
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- Elizabeth Freestone
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- United Kingdom
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Joanna ChristieEvil Angel/Helen of Troy
Beatrice CurnewChorus/Wrath
Amy RocksonDevil / Pride / Duchess of Vanholt / Vintner / Envy / Paramour
Harvey VirdiVintner/Envy/Paramour
Samuel CollingsValdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness
Gareth KennerleyFaustus
Tim TreloarMephistopheles
Conrad WestmaasPriest/Devil/Sloth/Pope/Alexander/Duke of VanholtTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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