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Title: Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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) | |
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Colin Cameron | ... | Band |
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David Garland | ... | Band |
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Gary Mallaber | ... | Band |
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Art Munson | ... | Band |
| Mary Margaret Amato | ... | Swan's Entourage | |
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Rand Bridges | ... | Swan's Entourage |
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Jim Bohan | ... | Swan's Entourage |
Evil 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 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. However, Leach signs a contract with Swan to complete his rock opera based on the legend of Faust for an aspiring singer - Phoenix. Written by Max Davison
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I usually detest all musicals, with very few exceptions. 'Phantom Of The Paradise' is one of those exceptions. I still can't say I like many of Paul Williams songs (which he as well as playing the mysterious and egotistical record company mogul and producer Swan), but they don't make me want to stop watching the movie, which has a lot more going for it than his so-so score. Brian De Palma, who can be a most frustratingly uneven director, shows there is a lot more to him than attempting to channel Hitchcock. William Finley, who appeared in De Palma's underrated 'Sisters', and who went on to Tobe Hooper's misunderstood trash classic 'Death Trap', is excellent as flaky songwriter Winslow Leach. Jessica Harper, who would achieve screen immortality by starring in Dario Argento's cult favourite 'Suspiria', is very good as wanna-be pop star Phoenix. The late George Memmoli, who never seemed to fulfill his potential despite appearing in some excellent movies such Scorsese's 'Mean Streets' and Shrader's 'Blue Collar', is very amusing as Swan's gopher Philbin. Finally, if nothing else watch this movie to catch Gerritt Graham's hilariously camp turn as effeminate shock-rocker Beef! Graham had appeared in De Palma's two counter culture black comedies 'Greetings' and 'Hi Mom!' (both with Robert De Niro), and subsequently has had one of the oddest careers of any contemporary actor, working with everyone from Louis Malle to Jim Wynorski, starring as "Bud The Chud", and writing for both Disney and the Dead! Graham is a legend in my circle of friends, and playing Beef is a big reason why! 'Phantom Of The Paradise' is a rare beast, a worthwhile rock musical, and in my mind deserves a cult bigger than the incredibly overrated 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'.