This is an original Japanese poster printed in 1975 for the first release of Phantom of the Paradise.
Phantom of the Paradise is a 1974 American rock musical horror comedy film written and directed by Brian De Palma, and scored by and starring Paul Williams. In the film, a disfigured composer writes his music for a woman he loves so that she will sing it. However, a record producer betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, The Paradise. Betrayed, the composer dons a new appearance and exacts revenge on the producer. It co-stars William Finley and Jessica Harper.
The story is a loosely adapted mixture of several classic European works: Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera, Oscar Wilde's 1890 The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Faust by Goethe/Christopher Marlowe.
The film was a box office failure and received negative reviews contemporaneously, while earning praise for its music and receiving Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. However, over the years, the film has received much more positive reviews and has become a cult film. (Source: Wikipedia)
This poster is in a excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is 45 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
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