Faust and the Devil
Originally released in 1949. Faust and the Devil is a music/drama film. directed by Carmine Gallone. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Italo Tajo, Nelly Corradi, and Gino Mattera
Synopsis
Goethe's drama and Gounod's opera "Faust" is treated here like a movie rather than the usual photographed-opera from a stage method. Faust is a man who sells his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for eternal youth, and the latter, with guileful glee, leads Faust to disaster along the paths of pleasure. Marguerite falls in love with Faust, and suffers as a consequence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Cineopera
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faust and the Devil about?
Goethe's drama and Gounod's opera "Faust" is treated here like a movie rather than the usual photographed-opera from a stage method. Faust is a man who sells his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange ...
Who directed Faust and the Devil?
Faust and the Devil was directed by Carmine Gallone.
How long is Faust and the Devil?
Faust and the Devil has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Faust and the Devil released?
Faust and the Devil was released on September 7, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Faust and the Devil?
The main cast of Faust and the Devil includes Italo Tajo, Nelly Corradi, Gino Mattera, Onelia Fineschi, Livia Venturini.