Phantom of the Paradise
Rating: 7.4/14212 Plot Summary:
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.
Director: Brian De Palma
Running time: 1h 31min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Music, Musical, Romance, Thriller
Release date: 28 April 1975 (Sweden)
Cast: William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham, George Memmoli, Archie Hahn, Jeffrey Comanor, Peter Elbling, Colin Cameron, David Garland, Gary Mallaber, Art Munson, Mary Margaret Amato, Rand Bridges
