The Phantom of Liberty (1974)

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Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy.

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.

• Released: 1974-09-10
• Genres: Comedy
• Runtime: 1h 44m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.4/10 from 349 votes

Directed by Luis Buñuel.

Top cast

• Jean-Claude Brialy as Mr. Foucault
• Adriana Asti as Lady in Black
• Milena Vukotić as Nurse
• Monica Vitti as Mrs. Foucault
• Jean Rochefort as Mr. Legendre
• Michel Piccoli as Police Prefect #2
• Adolfo Celi as Doctor
• Claude Piéplu as Commissioner
• Paul Frankeur as Innkeeper
• Pierre Maguelon as Policeman

Full cast & crew

Where to watch The Phantom of Liberty

• United States: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
• Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel

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