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Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise

He sold his soul for rock n’ roll!

19747.51h 32m

Overview

Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise.

Directed by Brian De Palma
Written by Brian De Palma, Louisa Rose, Gaston Leroux
Produced by Edward R. Pressman
Box OfficeBudget: $1.3MRevenue: $250K

Top Cast

William Finley

William Finley

Winslow Leach / The Phantom

Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Swan

Jessica Harper

Jessica Harper

Phoenix

George Memmoli

George Memmoli

Philbin

Gerrit Graham

Gerrit Graham

Beef

Archie Hahn

Archie Hahn

The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads

Jeffrey Comanor

Jeffrey Comanor

The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads

Peter Elbling

Peter Elbling

The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads

C

Colin Cameron

Band

D

David Garland

Band

Themes & Keywords

masknew york cityrock 'n' rollsuicide attemptgreedhaunted housephantompalacemusicalsatirerevengesoul sellingrock musicpianistfalse accusationsmasked manglam rockcar explosionrock operarock musicalsing singmusic productionsongwritingrecord companyfaustian pactphantom of the operamusic industryabuse of powermusic producermoral corruptiondeal with the devilprinting presshorror musical

About Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise is a music, comedy, horror film released in 1974 exploring themes of mask, new york city, rock 'n' roll, suicide attempt, greed, haunted house. Directed by Brian De Palma, it stars William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper. Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise.

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