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Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 31, 1974

Runtime

1h 32m

Genres

Music, Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

User Score

75%

Original Title

Phantom of the Paradise

Production Companies

Harbor Productions, Pressman-Williams

Director

Brian De Palma

Budget

$1,300,000

Revenue

$250,000

Description

Fledgling singer-songwriter Winslow Leach finds himself double-crossed by the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both his music and the girl Winslow wants to sing it, Phoenix, for the grand opening of his new rock palace, the Paradise. After Swan has Winslow sent to prison for trespassing, Winslow endures a freak accident that leaves him disfigured and seeking revenge.