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Phantom of the Paradise

  • 19741974
  • PGPG
  • 1h 31m
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7.3/10
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Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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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 P... Read allA 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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
19K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
6,404
644
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Brian De Palma
      • Louisa Rose(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Paul Williams
      • William Finley
      • Jessica Harper
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Brian De Palma
      • Louisa Rose(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Paul Williams
      • William Finley
      • Jessica Harper
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 181User reviews
    • 120Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:17
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    William Finley in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    William Finley in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    William Finley in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    Jessica Harper in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    Gerrit Graham in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    Mary Margaret Amato and George Memmoli in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    Jessica Harper in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    Jessica Harper, George Memmoli, and Paul Williams in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    William Finley in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    Jessica Harper and Paul Williams in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    Jessica Harper in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

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    Paul Williams
    Paul Williams
    • Swan
    William Finley
    William Finley
    • Winslow…
    Jessica Harper
    Jessica Harper
    • Phoenix
    Gerrit Graham
    Gerrit Graham
    • Beef
    George Memmoli
    George Memmoli
    • Philbin
    Archie Hahn
    Archie Hahn
    • The Juicy Fruits…
    Jeffrey Comanor
    Jeffrey Comanor
    • The Juicy Fruits…
    Peter Elbling
    Peter Elbling
    • The Juicy Fruits
    • (as Harold Oblong)
    • …
    Colin Cameron
    • Band
    David Garland
    • Band
    Gary Mallaber
    • Band
    Art Munson
    • Band
    Mary Margaret Amato
    Mary Margaret Amato
    • Swan's Entourage
    Rand Bridges
    • Swan's Entourage
    Jim Bohan
    • Swan's Entourage
    Herb Pacheco
    • Assassin
    Jennifer Ashley
    • Groupie
    Janit Baldwin
    Janit Baldwin
    • Groupie
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Brian De Palma
      • Louisa Rose(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to William Finley, the record press in which his character Winslow Leach was disfigured was in a real pressing plant (it was an injection-molding press at an Ideal Toy Company plant). He was worried about whether the machine would be safe, and the crew assured him it was. The press was fitted with foam pads (which resemble the casting molds in the press) and there were chocks put in the center to stop it from closing completely. Unfortunately, the machine was powerful enough to crush the chocks that it gradually kept closing. It was Finley's speed and timing that saved him from being seriously hurt, as he got his head out just in time. His scream in the scene was, in fact, not acting.
    • Goofs
      Swan is sitting watching his tape, after the car blows up on stage and sees the Phantom for the first time, in a black suit with a red shirt. When he comes out of the room and sees Winslow, he is wearing a tan suit with a white shirt.
    • Quotes

      The Phantom: [to Beef] Never sing my music again. Not here, not anywhere. Do you understand? Never again. My music is for Phoenix. Only she can sing it. Anyone else who tries, dies!

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits feature a series of montages of the cast members, identifying each by name, starting with the musical trio (Oblong, Hahn, Comanor) and concluding with William Finley as Winslow/The Phantom. These montages are made up of shots ostensibly from the movie, and most of them are, but there are also numerous outtakes.
    • Alternate versions
      In the pre-release (or press) prints of the movie, the scene where Winslow was disfigured by the record press was longer; His disfigured face was briefly seen steaming with smoke from the press, and Winslow then killed the cop that surprised him (and shot him in the leg, which explained why Winslow walked with a limp for most of the film; however, he was able to run with the greatest of ease towards the end). The scene was removed from subsequent versions, as it was best decided that Winslow's disfigured visage be revealed at the end of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Terror in the Aisles (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Goodbye, Eddie, Goodbye
      Written by Paul Williams
      Performed by Jeffrey Comanor, Archie Hahn and Peter Elbling as The Juicy Fruits, lead vocal Archie Hahn

    User reviews181

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    Beauty and the Cheese
    This movie is beautiful. Its a consummate midnight movie. Okay, so Paul Williams, Bill Finley, and Jessica Harper may not be the best actors in the world. And sure, the effects, set, camera moves, and acting is SO VERY seventies, but that doesn't take away from the most beautiful score of any made for film musical, heart tugging writing, and a great villain. Also, the humor of this film is great. De Palma was obviously having fun. I mean, this movie can be viewed as a bad piece of overblown trash, or a studio trying to capitalize on a midnight movie craze, but wheres the fun in that? The direction is solid, the music is relevant, and the movie tells a story. Its fun, entertaining, and emotional. What more do you want from a movie? Plus, you have Rod "Twilight Zone" Serling doing the opening narration! What a beautifully cheesy movie.
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    • CaptainChunk
    • Oct 10, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Phantom
    • Filming locations
      • Majestic Theatre - 1925 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Harbor Productions
      • Pressman-Williams Enterprises
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    • Budget
      • $1,300,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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