Review of Méphisto (1931) by John C — 24 Aug 2010

An astounding performance is at the center of this amazing film about the price of success.

This review of Méphisto (1931) was written by John C on 24 Aug 2010.

Méphisto has generally received positive reviews.

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Best Foreign Film Oscar 1982 See it... enough said…

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By Richard Schickel (546) for TIME Magazine (1,130) on 27 Jul 2008

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KMB is good - I'd can't rate it higher because I was a bit drunk when I watched it. I think I liked it…

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