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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

R  100 min  -  Comedy | Musical   -  26 September 1975 (USA)
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Reviews: 447 user | 106 critic | 6 from Metacritic.com

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

Director:

Jim Sharman

Writers:

Richard O'Brien (original musical play), Jim Sharman (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tim Curry ...
Susan Sarandon ...
Barry Bostwick ...
Richard O'Brien ...
Patricia Quinn ...
Nell Campbell ...
Columbia - A Groupie (as Little Nell)
Jonathan Adams ...
Peter Hinwood ...
Meat Loaf ...
Eddie - Ex Delivery Boy (as Meatloaf)
Charles Gray ...
Jeremy Newson Jeremy Newson ...
Hilary Labow Hilary Labow ...
Perry Bedden Perry Bedden ...
Christopher Biggins Christopher Biggins ...
Gaye Brown Gaye Brown ...
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Storyline

It's the weird and wonderful as newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter a problem when they car halts in the rain. They both look for contact only to find themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter a transvestite. A place to stay is offered, but will Brad and Janet want to remain there? Especially when a large group of Transylvanians dance to the 'Time Warp', Dr. Frank-N-Furter builds his own man and a whole host of participation for the audience to enjoy. Written by simon  

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Orgía de horror y locura See more »

Filming Locations:

Berkshire, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$139,876,417 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (edited version)

Sound Mix:

Chace Surround (Remix for video release) | Mono (35 mm optical prints) | 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The Broadway production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" opened at the Belasco Theater in New York on March 10, 1975, starring Tim Curry. It ran for 45 performances (closing April 5, 1975) and was revived in 2001. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Brad's shirt gets unbuttoned twice. See more »

Quotes

Lips: [first lines; in song] Michael Rennie was ill The Day the Earth Stood Still / But he told us where we stand / And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear / Claude Rains was The Invisible Man...
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Crazy Credits

At the very end of the film, The credits read:
"The characters portrayed in this film are ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS
and bear no resemblance to anyone living OR DEAD!" See more »

Connections

Referenced in American Swing (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Time Warp"
Performed by Richard O'Brien, Nell Campbell (as Little Nell), Patricia Quinn and Charles Gray See more »