Director: Brian De Palma
Writer: Brian De Palma, Louisa Rose
Starring: Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper
Released: 1975
Rating: (M)
Runtime: 94 minutes
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Story: Evil record tycoon Swan has sold his soul to the devil for eternal youth and success - 20 years ago. Swan's current scheme is to steal the music from composer Winslow Leach to celebrate the opening of his rock palace, The Paradise. While trying to stop Swan, Leach was framed and convicted for drug dealing, and becomes the victim of a freak accident that leaves him horribly disfigured. He takes refuge in the cavernous Paradise, hiding his mangled face beneath an eerie mask and planning gruesome vengeance upon Swan - and everyone else who has hurt him. However, Leach signs a contract with Swan to complete his rock opera based on the legend of Faust for an aspiring singer - Phoenix.
Cast:
Paul Williams Swan
William Finley Winslow
Jessica Harper Phoenix
Gerrit Graham Beef
George Memmoli Philbin
Archie Hahn The Juicy Fruits
Jeffrey Comanor The Juicy Fruits
Harold Oblong The Juicy Fruits
Colin Cameron Band
David Garland Band
Gary Mallaber Band
Art Munson Band
Mary Margaret Amato Swan's Entourage
Rand Bridges Swan's Entourage
Jim Bohan Swan's Entourage
Herb Pacheco Assassin
Jennifer Ashley Groupie
Janit Baldwin Groupie