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Phantom of the Paradise
“He sold his soul for rock n’ roll!”
7.5 / 10• 1974• 1h 32m•PG• English
ComedyHorrorMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
William Finley
Winslow Leach / The Phantom
Lead
Paul Williams
Swan
Jessica Harper
Phoenix
George Memmoli
Philbin
Gerrit Graham
Beef
Archie Hahn
The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
Jeffrey Comanor
The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
Peter Elbling
The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brian De Palma's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Phantom of the Paradise is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
