The Phantom of Liberty
"Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy."
Originally released in 1974. The Phantom of Liberty is a comedy film. directed by Luis Buñuel.
Starring Adriana Asti, Milena Vukotić, and Jean-Claude Brialy
Synopsis
This Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely related, intersecting situations, all without a consistent protagonist, reach from the 19th century to the 1970s. Touching briefly on subjects such as execution, pedophilia, incest, and sex, the film features an array of characters, including a sick father and incompetent police officers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (315 votes)
Box Office
$6.7K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Adriana Asti
as The Lady in Black, the Sister of the First Prefect
Milena Vukotić
as The Nurse
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Mr. Foucault
Monica Vitti
as Mrs. Foucault
Jean Rochefort
as Mr. Legendre
Michel Piccoli
as The Second Police Prefect
Adolfo Celi
as The Doctor
Claude Piéplu
as The Commissioner
Paul Frankeur
as The Innkeeper
Pierre Maguelon
as The Policeman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $6,749
Production Companies
- Greenwich Film Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Phantom of Liberty about?
This Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely re...
Who directed The Phantom of Liberty?
The Phantom of Liberty was directed by Luis Buñuel.
How long is The Phantom of Liberty?
The Phantom of Liberty has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Phantom of Liberty released?
The Phantom of Liberty was released on September 10, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Phantom of Liberty?
The main cast of The Phantom of Liberty includes Adriana Asti, Milena Vukotić, Jean-Claude Brialy, Monica Vitti, Jean Rochefort.
Is The Phantom of Liberty worth watching?
The Phantom of Liberty has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 315 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.