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Phantom of the Paradise is a 1974 American rock musical comedy horror film written and directed by Brian De Palma and scored by and starring Paul Williams. A naïve young singer-songwriter, Winslow Leach (William Finley) is tricked by legendary but unscrupulous music producer Swan (Williams) into sacrificing his life's work.
Nov 1, 1974 · A rock opera spoof of Phantom of the Opera, Faust and The Picture of Dorian Gray. A disfigured composer sells his soul for love and music, but is betrayed by a record tycoon and seeks revenge.
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- Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
- Brian De Palma
- 1974-11-01
Mar 25, 2013 · "Phantom of the Paradise" is basically a satirical glam rock update of "Phantom of The Opera" with a bit of "Faust" and "Dorian Gray" mixed in. Kind of the same way that "Rocky" is a glam rock spoof of Frankenstein, haunted house, and alien movies.
Jul 21, 2014 · Check out the trailer for the iconic musical horror film from Brian De Palma. You can get the Blu-ray here: http://www.shoutfactory.com/product/phantom-parad...
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A rock opera film by Brian De Palma about a disfigured composer who seeks revenge on a corrupt music producer. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie.
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- Brian De Palma
- PG
- Paul Williams
Sep 27, 2013 · A review of Brian De Palma's rock opera satire, a dark and cynical comedy that mixes Phantom of the Opera, Faust, and glam rock. Learn about the film's history, cast, songs, and themes, and why it's De Palma's best work.
A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves and seeks revenge on the evil record producer who betrays him. The film is a rock opera based on the legend of Faust and the Phantom of the Opera.