Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

Review: Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

Director: Brian De Palma

Cast: William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham, George Memmoli,

William Finley
William Finley
Paul Williams
Paul Williams
Jessica Harper
Jessica Harper
Gerrit Graham
Gerrit Graham
George Memmoli
George Memmoli

Plot: 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 rock palace, the Paradise. After Swan has Winslow sent to prison for trespassing, Winslow endures a freak accident that leaves him disfigured, after which he seeks revenge on both Swan and the Paradise.

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Recent disks from England: Arrow Video, part one

Recent disks from England: Arrow Video, part one

England’s Arrow Video, while still largely focusing on genre titles, is rapidly becoming the equal of the BFI and Criterion in the quality of their releases, including extensive, informative supplements on many […]

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