The Phantom of Liberty

In Theaters

September 10, 1974

Runtime: 1h 44m

The Phantom of Liberty
FrenchComedy

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.

Loading where to watch…

Cast & Crew

  • Adriana Asti

    Adriana Asti

    The Lady in Black, the Sister of the First Prefect

  • Milena Vukotić

    Milena Vukotić

    The Nurse

  • Jean-Claude Brialy

    Jean-Claude Brialy

    Mr. Foucault

  • Monica Vitti

    Monica Vitti

    Mrs. Foucault

  • Jean Rochefort

    Jean Rochefort

    Mr. Legendre

  • Michel Piccoli

    Michel Piccoli

    The Second Police Prefect

  • Adolfo Celi

    Adolfo Celi

    The Doctor

  • Claude Piéplu

    Claude Piéplu

    The Commissioner

  • Paul Frankeur

    Paul Frankeur

    The Innkeeper

  • Pierre Maguelon

    Pierre Maguelon

    The Policeman

  • François Maistre

    François Maistre

    The Professor

  • Marie-France Pisier

    Marie-France Pisier

    Mrs. Calmette

  • Michael Lonsdale

    Michael Lonsdale

    The Hatter

  • Paul Le Person

    Paul Le Person

    Father Gabriel

  • Julien Bertheau

    Julien Bertheau

    The First Police Prefect

  • Maxence Mailfort

    Maxence Mailfort

    The Lieutenant of the Dragoons

  • Hélène Perdrière

    Hélène Perdrière

    The Aunt

  • Pierre-François Pistorio

    Pierre-François Pistorio

    The Nephew

  • Luis Buñuel

    Luis Buñuel

    Director

  • Luis Buñuel

    Luis Buñuel

    Writer

  • Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Writer

Media