The Phantom of Liberty 1974
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SplatThis 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as The Lady in Black, the Sister of the First Prefect
as The Nurse
as Mr. Foucault
as Mrs. Foucault
as Mr. Legendre
as The Second Police Prefect
as The Doctor
as The Commissioner
as The Innkeeper
as The Policeman
Director:
Writer:
Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière
Stars:
Adriana Asti, Milena Vukotić, Jean-Claude Brialy, Monica Vitti, Jean Rochefort, Michel Piccoli, Adolfo Celi, Claude Piéplu, Paul Frankeur, Pierre Maguelon,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1974 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
104 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
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
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Cast
as The Lady in Black, the Sister of the First Prefect
as The Nurse
as Mr. Foucault
as Mrs. Foucault
as Mr. Legendre
as The Second Police Prefect
as The Doctor
as The Commissioner
as The Innkeeper
as The Policeman
as The Professor
as Mrs. Calmette
as The Hatter
as Father Gabriel
as The First Police Prefect
as The Lieutenant of the Dragoons
as The Aunt
as The Nephew
as Mrs. Legendre
as Edith Rosenblum
as The Captain of the Dragons
as The Professor's Wife
as Françoise, the Legendre's Nurse
as The Satyr
as The Bartender at 'Georges'
as The School Principal
as The First Doctor
as Le président du tribunal
as The French Officer
as The Acquitted Murderer
as The Cemetery Guardian
as The Hostess at the Social Reception
as A Monk
as Father Raphaël
as The Foucauld Family Nanny
as A Police Officer
as A Monk
as Charles
as The Brigadier
as The Maid of the Square
as
as The Mother of the First Police Prefect
as A Condemned Man (uncredited)
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