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Phantom of the Paradise

  • 1hr 31m
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Director:

Brian De Palma

Producer:

Edward R. Pressman, Gustave Berne

Writer:

Brian De Palma

Release Date:

Oct 31, 1974

Runtime:

1hr 31m

Synopsis

A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, The Paradise.

Cast

  • Paul Williams
  • William Finley
  • Jessica Harper
  • George Memmoli
  • Gerrit Graham
  • Jeffrey Comanor
  • Archie Hahn
  • Harold Oblong
  • Gene Gross
  • Henry Calvert

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Metacritic

67
metacritic
Based on 9 Critics
7.5

USER SCORE (15)

Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Reviews
60

This was one of De Palma's early efforts, and its excesses can be chalked up to youthful enthusiasm—the ideas seem appealingly audacious even when they misfire, which is more often than not.

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Metacritic review by Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
40

Phantom of the Paradise is an elaborate disaster, full of the kind of facetious humor you might find on bumper stickers and cocktail coasters.

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Metacritic review by Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
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