The Phantom of Liberty
Le Fantôme de la liberté
“Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy.”
Synopsis
This Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely related, intersecting situations, all without a consistent protagonist, reach from the 19th century to the 1970s. Touching briefly on subjects such as execution, pedophilia, incest, and sex, the film features an array of characters, including a sick father and incompetent police officers.
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FANTOME DE LA LIBERTE TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-03
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Mr. Foucault
Adriana Asti
Lady in Black
Milena Vukotić
Nurse
Monica Vitti
Mrs. Foucault
Jean Rochefort
Mr. Legendre
Michel Piccoli
Police Prefect #2
Adolfo Celi
Doctor
Claude Piéplu
Commissioner
Paul Frankeur
Innkeeper
Pierre Maguelon
Policeman
François Maistre
Professor
Marie-France Pisier
Mrs. Calmette
Michael Lonsdale
Hatter
Paul Le Person
Father Gabriel
Julien Bertheau
Police Prefect #1
Maxence Mailfort
Lieutenant of the Dragoons
Hélène Perdrière
Aunt
Pierre-François Pistorio
Nephew
Release History & Theatrical Window
Lisbon
Festival / Special Debut
October 26, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Original Title
- Le Fantôme de la liberté
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7K
- Production Studios
- Greenwich Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière
Edmond Richard
Hélène Plemiannikov
Serge Silberman, Ulrich Picard
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Buñuel
Director
Hélène Plemiannikov
Editor
Edmond Richard
Director of Photography
Serge Silberman
Producer
Luis Buñuel
Writer
Jean-Claude Carrière
Writer
Jacqueline Guyot
Costume Design
Pierre Guffroy
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TSPDT - 1000 Greatest Films
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Criterion Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom of Liberty
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What is The Phantom of Liberty about?
This Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely related, intersecting situations, all without a consistent protagonist, reach from the 19th century to the 1970s. Touching briefly on subjects such as execution, pedophilia, incest, and sex, the film features an array of characters, including a sick father and incompetent police officers.
Who directed The Phantom of Liberty?
The Phantom of Liberty was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in The Phantom of Liberty?
The principal cast of The Phantom of Liberty includes Jean-Claude Brialy, Adriana Asti, Milena Vukotić, Monica Vitti, Jean Rochefort.
When was The Phantom of Liberty released and how long is it?
The Phantom of Liberty was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did The Phantom of Liberty make at the box office?
The Phantom of Liberty grossed $7K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom of Liberty?
The Phantom of Liberty holds official age classifications: FR: TP.