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Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

PG · 1974-10-31 · 1h 32m · EN
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He sold his soul for rock n’roll!

Fledgling singer-songwriter Winslow Leach finds himself double-crossed by the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both his music and the girl Winslow wants to sing it, Phoenix, for the grand opening of his rock palace, the Paradise. After Swan has Winslow sent to prison for trespassing, Winslow endures a freak accident that leaves him disfigured, after which he seeks revenge on both Swan and the Paradise.

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Brian De PalmaDirector, WriterLouisa RoseWriter
Budget
$1.3M
Box office
$250K

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William FinleyWilliam FinleyWinslow / The PhantomPaul WilliamsPaul WilliamsSwanJessica HarperJessica HarperPhoenixGerrit GrahamGerrit GrahamBeefGeorge MemmoliGeorge MemmoliPhilbinArchie HahnArchie HahnThe Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The UndeadsJeffrey ComanorJeffrey ComanorThe Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The UndeadsPeter ElblingPeter ElblingThe Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The UndeadsJennifer AshleyJennifer AshleyGroupieJanit BaldwinJanit BaldwinGroupieJanus BlytheJanus BlytheGroupieRobin MattsonRobin MattsonGroupie

Keywords

SatireRevengeFalse accusationsMusicalNew york cityPalaceAbuse of powerMasked manCult filmGreedGay interestHaunted houseMaskSuicide attemptPianistRock 'n' rollRecord companyRock musicRock operaPhantomGlam rockCar explosionRock musicalMusic industrySoul sellingSing singMusic productionFaustian pactSongwritingPhantom of the opera

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Thriller · FantasyTheme affinitySatire · Revenge · False AccusationsDialogue densityComedyDirector preference71149Actor preference229564 · 156635 · 192072Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Phantom of the Paradise

What is Phantom of the Paradise about?

Fledgling singer-songwriter Winslow Leach finds himself double-crossed by the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both his music and the girl Winslow wants to sing it, Phoenix, for the grand opening of his rock palace, the Paradise. After Swan has Winslow sent to prison for trespassing, Winslow endures a freak accident that leaves him disfigured, after which he seeks revenge on both Swan and the Paradise.

How long is Phantom of the Paradise?

Phantom of the Paradise has a runtime of 92 minutes.

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