Phantom of the Paradise

Directed by
Brian De Palma
Starring
William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper
Duration
92 min.
Year
1974

Winslow Leach, a naive but talented composer, has his rock opera stolen by Swan, a ruthless and charismatic music producer. After being imprisoned and disfigured, Winslow becomes the "Phantom" of the Paradise, a rock palace, and attempts to sabotage the venue’s opening while protecting Phoenix, a young singer he loves. A rock satire, horrific and comic, blending Faust, The Phantom of the Opera, and a critique of the music industry.

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