Doctor Faustus
Doctor Faustus
Release: 2010-10-04
·Runtime: 129m
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Stage & Screen
Cast
Samuel Collings
as Valdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness
Gareth Kennerley
as Faustus
Conrad Westmaas
as Priest/Devil/Sloth/Pope/Alexander/Duke of Vanholt
Joanna Christie
as Evil Angel/Helen of Troy
Amy Rockson
as Devil / Pride / Duchess of Vanholt / Vintner / Envy / Paramour
Tim Treloar
as Mephistopheles
Beatrice Curnew
as Chorus/Wrath