The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) directed by Jim Sharman

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A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

Director: Jim Sharman

Writers: Richard O'Brien (original musical play)
Jim Sharman (screenplay) and
Richard O'Brien (screenplay)

Release Date: 14 August 1975 (London, UK)
31 August 1975 (Italy)
26 September 1975 (USA)

Genres: Comedy, Musical

Storyline: This notorious horror parody -- a fast-paced potpourri of camp, sci-fi and rock 'n' roll, among other things -- tracks the exploits of naïve couple Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) after they stumble upon the lair of transvestite alien Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). The film -- a bizarre musical co-starring Meat Loaf and Richard O'Brien -- bombed in its initial release but later gained a cult following at midnight showings.

Awards: 1980 Hall of Fame, Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
1976 Golden Scroll Nomination as Best Horror Film
2001 Video Premiere Award Nomination as Best DVD Menu Design (One-K) and Best DVD Overall Original Supplemental Material to David Prior (producer), DVD Exclusive Awards
2000 Sierra Award Nomination as Best DVD For the 25th Anniversary Edition, Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards
2005 National Film Registry Award, National Film Preservation Board, USA

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Cast (in credits order) verified as complete
Tim Curry ... Dr. Frank-N-Furter - A Scientist
Susan Sarandon ... Janet Weiss - A Heroine
Barry Bostwick ... Brad Majors - A Hero
Richard O'Brien ... Riff Raff - A Handyman
Patricia Quinn ... Magenta - A Domestic
Nell Campbell ... Columbia - A Groupie (as Little Nell)
Jonathan Adams ... Dr. Everett V. Scott - A Rival Scientist
Peter Hinwood ... Rocky Horror - A Creation
Meat Loaf ... Eddie - Ex Delivery Boy (as Meatloaf)
Charles Gray ... The Criminologist - An Expert
Jeremy Newson ... Ralph Hapschatt
Hilary Labow ... Betty Munroe Hapschatt
Perry Bedden ... The Transylvanians
Christopher Biggins ... The Transylvanians
Gaye Brown ... The Transylvanians
Ishaq Bux ... The Transylvanians
Stephen Calcutt ... The Transylvanians
Hugh Cecil ... The Transylvanians
Imogen Claire ... The Transylvanians
Tony Cowan ... The Transylvanians
Sadie Corre ... The Transylvanians
Fran Fullenwider ... The Transylvanians
Lindsay Ingram ... The Transylvanians
Peggy Ledger ... The Transylvanians
Annabel Leventon ... The Transylvanians (as Annabelle Leventon)
Anthony Milner ... The Transylvanians
Pamela Obermeyer ... The Transylvanians
Tony Then ... The Transylvanians
Kimi Wong ... The Transylvanians
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gina Barrie ... Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Rufus Collins ... The Transylvanians (uncredited)
Petra Leah ... Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Frank Lester ... Wedding Dad (uncredited)
John Marquand ... Father (uncredited)
Richard Nixon ... Himself (archive audio: resignation speech) (voice)
Koo Stark ... Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Henry Woolf ... Wedding Photographer / Transylvanian (uncredited)

     
Dr. Frank-N-Furter & Janet

     
Brad & Riff Raff

Comments

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

Well Dr. Frank-N-Furter is not exactly a gay character, he is gay, straight, bisexual, transgender... he is sex. But he is also a man with stockings and high heels, a man who seduces both bride and groom, he is probably the first LGBT character people all over the world saw without maybe sometime realizing what they were seeing. It was probably the joy and hate of Tim Curry since now everytime you think to him, you see him in stocking, red lip gloss and high heels, but for sure he will always be remembered.

[julesjones]

And what a very appropriate film for Halloween. :-)

[lusiology.livejournal.com]

I remember being blown away by this film and have always had a soft spot for Tim Curry ever since. Such an underestimated actor, I think.

[shadownyc.livejournal.com]

Great choice for today! I have to admit, I was a teen who enjoyed a few of the midnight shows in the Boston/Cambridge area during the late 70's.

[yachay.livejournal.com]

The storyline is a bit off. Frank is not a vampire, there's no indication whatsoever to it (minus the entrance which was just showing off). He's an alien. :P

[angelabenedetti.livejournal.com]

I love this movie. :D I was with a floorshow for a while in my late teens, playing Janet down in front, below the screen, with a bunch of my friends. We weren't that the best floorshow around, but were were there every Saturday night at the Cinema 150 in Santa Clara for... about a year and a half or so, I think, and it was great fun.

Angie, getting nostalgic

[annabirmingham.livejournal.com]

I love this film! I could never understand how Tim made wearing a shiny basque so sexy...
I went to see this at the theatre with my sister once - we both have curly hair so both went as Magenta! Fun times :)
Anna x

[ashmedai.livejournal.com]

Ha, Tim Curry as Frankenfurter was my secret crush when I was 11...and Magenta and Columbia were pretty hot too! :D

*hugs*