The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood(1986)
10 years in the making, the iconic comedy cult classic. The first movie to be fully made and produced in Newfoundland.
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood Synopsis
Faustus is a clerk in St. John's at the Newfoundland Department of Education. He dreams of becoming ruler of Newfoundland and seceding from Canada. In the real world, Faustus' boss Eddie Peddle plans to indoctrinate the citizenry of Newfoundland with a cult-like geometric theory known as Total Education, but Peddle may be foiled by the revelation of a secret from his past career.
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood (1986) is a comedy, drama and fantasy film directed by Michael Jones, released on January 2, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Andy Jones, Greg Malone, Robert Joy and Brian Downey. Viewers rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Jones
- Writers:
- Michael Jones, Andy Jones
- Producers:
- Andy Jones, Michael Jones, Giles Walker
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Jones
- Composer:
- Paul Steffler
- Production:
- Faustus Bidgood Production, ONF | NFB, Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Co-operative, NIFCO
- Status:
- Released
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andy Jones
as Faustus Bidgood
Greg Malone
as Vasily Bogdanovittch Shagoff
Robert Joy
as Eddie Peddle
Brian Downey
as Fred Bonia-Coombs
- Maisie Rillie
Maisie Rillie
as Phillys Meaney
Mary Walsh
as Heady Nolan
- Beni Malone
Beni Malone
as Henry Harry
Tommy Sexton
as Frank Dollar
Cathy Jones
as Margaret Mary Stackdeck
- Judy Parsons
Judy Parsons
as Ina Fudge
- Mary Whitten
Mary Whitten
as Mrs. Benson
- Bryan Hennessey
Bryan Hennessey
as Uncle Henry Penny
Key crew
Directed by Michael Jones, written by Michael Jones and Andy Jones, produced by Andy Jones, Michael Jones and Giles Walker.
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The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood?
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The main cast of The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood (1986) includes Andy Jones, Greg Malone, Robert Joy, Brian Downey and Maisie Rillie. The film was directed by Michael Jones. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood released?
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The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood was released on January 2, 1986 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood worth watching?
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The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood (1986) holds an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.