The Mephisto Waltz (1971)

Story

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.

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Trailer

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Cast

• Alan Alda Myles Clarkson
• Jacqueline Bisset Paula Clarkson
• Barbara Parkins Roxanne Delancey
• Bradford Dillman Bill Delancey
• William Windom Dr. Roger West
• Curd Jürgens Duncan Mowbray
• Kathleen Widdoes Maggie West
• Pamelyn Ferdin Abby Clarkson
• Curt Lowens
• Gregory Morton Conductor
• Janee Michelle Agency Chief's Girlfriend
• Lilyan Chauvin Woman Writer
• Khigh Dhiegh Zanc Theun
• Alberto Morin Bennett
• Berry Kroeger Raymont
• Antoinette Bower Member of Ely's Group (uncredited)
• Walter Brooke Party Guest (uncredited)
• Marta Kristen Party Guest (uncredited)