Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

31/10/1974
Music, Comedy, Horror, Drama
1h 32m

He sold his soul for rock n’ roll!

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 his new rock palace, the Paradise.

  • Brian De PalmaDirector, Writer
  • Louisa RoseWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $1,300,000

  • Revenue

    $250,000

Keywords

  • mask
  • new york city
  • rock 'n' roll
  • suicide attempt
  • greed
  • haunted house
  • phantom
  • palace
  • musical
  • satire
  • revenge
  • soul selling
  • rock music
  • pianist
  • false accusations
  • masked man
  • glam rock
  • car explosion
  • rock opera
  • rock musical
  • sing sing
  • music production
  • record company
  • faustian pact
  • songwriting
  • phantom of the opera
  • music industry
  • abuse of power
  • music producer
  • moral corruption
  • deal with the devil
  • printing press
  • horror musical

Top Billed 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

Colin Cameron

Band

David Garland

Band

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