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Phantom of the Paradise

He sold his soul for rock n’ roll!

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  • Drama
  • Comedy
  • Horror
  • Music

Overview

Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise.

Keywords

  • new york city
  • revenge
  • musical
  • deal with the devil
  • satire
  • abuse of power
  • pianist
  • haunted house
  • suicide attempt
  • gay interest
  • palace
  • moral corruption
  • mask
  • false accusations
  • masked man
  • soul selling
  • horror musical
  • greed
  • rock 'n' roll
  • rock music
  • record company
  • phantom
  • music industry
  • phantom of the opera
  • rock musical
  • car explosion
  • songwriting
  • music producer
  • glam rock
  • rock opera
  • sing sing
  • music production
  • faustian pact
  • printing press

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 31, 1974
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Cinematography
Larry Pizer
Budget
$1,300,000
Revenue
$250,000
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