Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

Phantom of the Paradise (1974) (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Golden Globes
Oscar Academy Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( DTS 5.1 )
French ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
French ( DTS 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
91 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1974 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Brian De Palma

Written By:
Brian De Palma

Actors:
William Finley ..... Winslow / The Phantom
Paul Williams ..... Swan
Jessica Harper ..... Phoenix
Gerrit Graham ..... Beef
George Memmoli ..... Philbin
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 (as Harold Oblong)
Colin Cameron ..... Band
David Garland ..... Band
Gary Mallaber ..... Band
Art Munson ..... Band
Mary Margaret Amato ..... Swan's Entourage
Rand Bridges ..... Swan's Entourage
James Bohan ..... Swan's Entourage

Synopsis:

Rock opera version of The Phantom of the Opera which also serves as a dark satire of the music business. Notorious record tycoon Swan has sold his soul to the devil for eternal youth and success - 20 years ago. Swan's current scheme is to steal the music from meek and nerdy composer Winslow Leach to celebrate the opening of his rock palace, The Paradise. While trying to stop Swan, Leach was framed and convicted for drug dealing, and becomes the victim of a freak accident that leaves him horribly disfigured. He takes refuge in the cavernous Paradise, hiding his mangled face beneath an eerie mask and planning gruesome vengeance upon Swan - and everyone else who has hurt him.

Rock opera version of The Phantom of the Opera with elements of The Picture of Dorian Gray and the legend of Faust. Evil record producer Swan steals both the girl (Phoenix) and the music from composer Winslow Leach. With a mutilated face covered by a silver owl-like mask, he searches for other ways to have his revenge. However, Leach signs a contract with Swan to complete his rock opera based on the life of Faust only for Phoenix. Betrayed by Swan, who hires glam-rock singer Beef as the lead singer of this rock opera, Leach exacts his vengeance. However, Leach finds the dark secret of the contract: Swan has sold his soul to the devil for eternal youth - 20 years ago.

A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, The Paradise.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 29 November, 2016.