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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

R 100 min  -  Comedy | Musical  -   26 September 1975 (USA)
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Reviews: 449 user | 107 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  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Action-packed... lotsa larfs & sex... gorgeous gals... thrills & chills... Transylvanian parties... romance See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Musical

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

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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Company Credits

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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

Tim Curry's feature film debut. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Rocky, Frank's "perfect man," has fillings in his teeth. See more »

Quotes

Dr. Everett Scott: Janet!
Janet: Dr. Scott!
Brad: Janet!
Janet: Brad!
Frank: Rocky!
[Rocky grunts]
Dr. Everett Scott: Janet!
Janet: Dr. Scott!
Brad: Janet!
Janet: Brad!
[...]
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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 School of Horror (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Dammit Janet"
Performed by Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon See more »