Phantom of the Paradise
"He sold his soul for rock nā roll!"
Originally released in 1974. Phantom of the Paradise is a music/comedy film. directed by Brian De Palma.
Starring William Finley, Paul Williams, and Jessica Harper
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (724 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$250K
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Finley
as Winslow Leach / The Phantom
Paul Williams
as Swan
Jessica Harper
as Phoenix
George Memmoli
as Philbin
Gerrit Graham
as Beef
Archie Hahn
as The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
Jeffrey Comanor
as The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
Peter Elbling
as The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
Colin Cameron
as Band
David Garland
as Band
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,300,000
- Revenue
- $250,000
Production Companies
- Harbor Productions
- Pressman-Williams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phantom of the Paradise about?
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 Para...
Who directed Phantom of the Paradise?
Phantom of the Paradise was directed by Brian De Palma.
How long is Phantom of the Paradise?
Phantom of the Paradise has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Phantom of the Paradise released?
Phantom of the Paradise was released on October 31, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Phantom of the Paradise?
The main cast of Phantom of the Paradise includes William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, George Memmoli, Gerrit Graham.
Is Phantom of the Paradise worth watching?
Phantom of the Paradise has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 724 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.