Phantom of the Paradise
Phantom of the ParadiseRating: 7.46 |
Language: en |
Year:1974 |
Country:US |
Budget:
1 300 000 $ |
Runtime:
1h 32min |
Tags:
abuse of power, car explosion, deal with the devil, false accusations, faustian pact, glam rock, greed, haunted house, horror musical, mask, masked man, moral corruption, music industry, music producer, music production, musical, new york city, palace, phantom, phantom of the opera, pianist, printing press, record company, revenge, rock 'n' roll, rock music, rock musical, rock opera, satire, sing sing, |
Description:
In the underbelly of the music industry, an aspiring singer-songwriter named Winslow Leach struggles to make his mark amongst deception and corruption. Swan, an infamous producer known for his ruthless tactics, dupes Winslow by stealing both his original compositions and the promising talent of Phoenix, a gifted vocalist he hoped to collaborate with. As a cruel twist of fate, Winslow is framed for trespassing by Swan and ends up in prison, only to later suffer a horrific accident that disfigures him.Now scarred both physically and emotionally, Winslow's thirst for vengeance intensifies as he plots his retaliation against the man who destroyed his dreams and his life. The tale intertwines themes of betrayal, perseverance, and justice in a gritty narrative that explores the darker side of ambition, creativity, and redemption in the cutthroat world of the music business.
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