Doctor Faustus (1967)

Doctor Faustus poster

Nassau Films
Starring:
 Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor
Directed by: Richard Burton, Nevill Coghill

Synopsis: Based on the play The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, this film tells the classic Faust story of a man who sells his soul to the devil.

Kitty Cameo: In one scene Doctor Faust (Richard Burton) appears before an emperor’s court. As he enters he is carrying a black cat, which is actually the character Mephistophilis. Faust sets the cat on the ground where the cat scratches himself.

Doctor Faustus - Faustus Richard Burton carrying black cat Mephistophilis into court

Doctor Faustus - black cat Mephistophilis scratching on floor

The cat later scurries off and is seen looking down upon the court when Faust is in need of his powers.

Doctor Faustus - black cat Mephistophilis running away

Doctor Faustus - Faustus Richard Burton dropping black cat Mephistophilis who scratches and runs away animated gif

Doctor Faustus - black cat Mephistophilis looking down from above

Final Mewsings: Hell must be itchy.


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