The Phantom of Liberty 1974

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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.

Adriana Asti

as The Lady in Black, the Sister of the First Prefect

Milena Vukotić

as The Nurse

Jean-Claude Brialy

as Mr. Foucault

Monica Vitti

as Mrs. Foucault

Jean Rochefort

as Mr. Legendre

Michel Piccoli

as The Second Police Prefect

Adolfo Celi

as The Doctor

Claude Piéplu

as The Commissioner

Paul Frankeur

as The Innkeeper

Pierre Maguelon

as The Policeman

Director:

Luis Buñuel

Writer:

Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière

Genres:

Comedy

Release Date:

1974 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

104 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Phantom of Liberty

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Adriana Asti

as The Lady in Black, the Sister of the First Prefect

Milena Vukotić

as The Nurse

Jean-Claude Brialy

as Mr. Foucault

Monica Vitti

as Mrs. Foucault

Jean Rochefort

as Mr. Legendre

Michel Piccoli

as The Second Police Prefect

Adolfo Celi

as The Doctor

Claude Piéplu

as The Commissioner

Paul Frankeur

as The Innkeeper

Pierre Maguelon

as The Policeman

François Maistre

as The Professor

Marie-France Pisier

as Mrs. Calmette

Michael Lonsdale

as The Hatter

Paul Le Person

as Father Gabriel

Julien Bertheau

as The First Police Prefect

Maxence Mailfort

as The Lieutenant of the Dragoons

Hélène Perdrière

as The Aunt

Pascale Audret

as Mrs. Legendre

Anne-Marie Deschodt

as Edith Rosenblum

Bernard Verley

as The Captain of the Dragons

Jenny Astruc

as The Professor's Wife

Ellen Bahl

as Françoise, the Legendre's Nurse

Philippe Brigaud

as The Satyr

Philippe Brizard

as The Bartender at 'Georges'

Agnès Capri

as The School Principal

Jean Champion

as The First Doctor

Jacques Debary

as Le président du tribunal

Jean-Michel Dhermay

as The French Officer

Pierre Lary

as The Acquitted Murderer

Marius Laurey

as The Cemetery Guardian

Alix Mahieux

as The Hostess at the Social Reception

Guy Montagné

as A Monk

Bernard Musson

as Father Raphaël

Muni

as The Foucauld Family Nanny

Jean Mauvais

as A Police Officer

Marcel Pérès

as A Monk

Jean Rougerie

as Charles

André Rouyer

as The Brigadier

Auguste Carrière

as The Maid of the Square

Orane Demazis

as The Mother of the First Police Prefect

Luis Buñuel

as A Condemned Man (uncredited)

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