Phantom of the Paradise

1974 · 92 MIN · IMDB 7.3 · 24,053 VOTES · DIR. Brian De Palma

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Overview

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 new rock palace, the Paradise. After Swan has Winslow sent to prison for trespassing, Winslow endures a freak accident that leaves him disfigured and seeking revenge.

Dialogue Timeline — 508 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:14 Swan. He has no other name.
00:05:47 She was more than a piece. She was the light of my life.
00:09:49 My name's Arnold Philbin.
00:11:18 Swan makes all these decisions, you know?
00:16:01 - He's opening the Paradise with it. - You're kidding.
00:17:29 - Winslow, I'll tell him you're here. - I'll wait for you. Good luck.
00:19:28 I need someone to help me warm my voice up.
00:21:13 - You know the penalty for pushing? - Life!
00:25:53 I shove the tire in his mouth.
00:29:03 - I hear this ticking. - Maybe something's loose up there.
00:32:13 Next!
00:37:54 And again.
00:39:33 "All articles...
00:43:12 No, no.
00:47:01 A little pick-me-up.
00:50:48 This creep gets no comps.
00:54:03 He threatened my life. He said his music is just for Phoenix.
01:02:42 Someone killed Beef so you could sing. If you don't, there'll be more bodies.
01:08:20 The Paradise is more magnificent than I dreamed.
01:13:11 See where it says "terms of agreement"?
01:15:53 - You're old enough to be his mother. - This was taken 20 years ago.
01:17:31 - What is going to happen? - For openers, you'll look like me.
01:19:13 Now sign.
01:26:36 Winslow.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed508
Dialogue density5.5 lines / min
First line00:00:14
Final line01:26:36

Production Record

DirectorBrian De Palma
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,300,000
Revenue$250,000
IMDb votes24,053