Phantom of the Paradise
dir. Brian De Palma
76
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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.
Critics consensus
Brian De Palma's subversive streak is on full display in Phantom of the Paradise, an ebullient rock opera that rhapsodizes creativity when it isn't seething with disdain for the music industry.
Directed byBrian De Palma
StarringWilliam Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, George Memmoli, Gerrit Graham, Archie Hahn
Written byBrian De Palma, Louisa Rose
CinematographyLarry Pizer
EditingPaul Hirsch
MusicPaul Williams
Phantom of the Paradise
1974 · PG · 1h 32m
Comedy, Horror, Music
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.
Our Verdict
76
Critics Consensus
Brian De Palma's subversive streak is on full display in Phantom of the Paradise, an ebullient rock opera that rhapsodizes creativity when it isn't seething with disdain for the music industry.
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