TRAILER
Phantom of the Paradise
Directed by Brian De Palma • 1974 • 92m • ★ 7.5
Comedy
Drama
Horror
Music
Director
Brian De Palma
Writer
Brian De Palma, Louisa Rose
Cast
William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, George Memmoli, Gerrit Graham, Archie Hahn, Jeffrey Comanor, Peter Elbling, Colin Cameron, David Garland
Year
1974
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Rated
PG
Parental guidance suggested · Parental guidance suggested
mask
new york city
rock 'n' roll
suicide attempt
greed
haunted house
phantom
palace
musical
satire
revenge
soul selling
rock music
pianist
false accusations
masked man
glam rock
car explosion
rock opera
rock musical
sing sing
music production
songwriting
record company
faustian pact
phantom of the opera
music industry
abuse of power
music producer
moral corruption
deal with the devil
printing press
horror musical
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THEME
Summary
In the neon-laced darkness of New York City, we find ourselves in a music studio where ambition and power collide. Brian De Palma hides all the glitz and decay of the rock 'n' roll world behind a grotesque mask.
A young pianist is devastated when a producer steals the melodies he’s written. A diabolical deal and a never-ending string of betrayals drag him into the heart of a glorious nightmare. This musical reimagines a familiar Faustian tale for the audience with dark humor and gothic grandeur.
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 5 nominations total
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