The Phantom of Liberty
(1974)
7.8
PixlRun
Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy.
Country
France
Original language
French
Runtime
1h 44min
Premiere
1974-09-10
Box office
$6,172
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
luis-buñuel
Cinematography
Edmond Richard
Editor
Hélène Plemiannikov
Producers
Serge Silberman
Production
Greenwich Film Production
Criterion Channel
IMDb
7.8
RT
85
The Lens on The Phantom of Liberty
Live Commentary
The Lens Responds
All cast & crew
Adriana Asti
The Lady in Black, the Sister of the First Prefect
Jean-Claude Brialy
Mr. Foucault
Monica Vitti
Mrs. Foucault
Jean Rochefort
Mr. Legendre
Michel Piccoli
The Second Police Prefect
Adolfo Celi
The Doctor
Cinematography
Edmond RichardEditor
Hélène PlemiannikovProducers
Serge SilbermanPhotos
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IMDb rating?
The Phantom of Liberty has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 from 17,502 votes.
Where can I watch The Phantom of Liberty?
The Phantom of Liberty is available on Criterion Channel.
How long is The Phantom of Liberty?
The Phantom of Liberty has a runtime of 1h 44min (104 minutes).
How much did The Phantom of Liberty earn at the box office?
The Phantom of Liberty earned $6,172 worldwide.