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Overview

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Director:
Jim Sharman
Writers:
Richard O'Brien (original musical play)
Jim Sharman (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
26 September 1975 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Musical more
Tagline:
25 Years Of Absolute Pleasure! (2000 25th Anniversary Tagline) more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(36 articles)
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User Comments:
Great fun and hilarious, I'll always love it! more (423 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Argentina) (Spain) [es]
Die Rocky Horror Picture Show (West Germany) (TV title) [de]
Festival Rocky de Terror (Portugal) (original subtitled version) [pt]
Orgía de horror y locura (Argentina) [es]
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Finland) [fi]
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Italy) [it]
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (France) [fr]
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Runtime:
100 min | USA:98 min (edited version)
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Chace Surround (Remix for video release) | Mono (35 mm optical prints) | 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)
Certification:
UK:12 (re-rating) (1991) | UK:15 (video rating) (1987) | Iceland:12 | South Korea:18 | Argentina:X (original rating) | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:16 (re-rating) | New Zealand:M (re-rating) | Australia:M | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Finland:K-14 | France:-12 | India:A | Ireland:18 | Italy:VM14 | Japan:R | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:(Banned) (original rating) | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (re-rating) | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:AA (original rating) | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Canada:R (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (1998)
Filming Locations:
Berkshire, England, UK more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick were the only Americans in lead roles in the movie. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Eddie gets off the motorcycle the engine cuts off when his hands are in the air and not able to turn the key. more
Quotes:
Columbia: You're very lucky to be invited up to Frank's laboratory. Some people would give their right arm for the privilege.
Brad: Some people like you maybe.
Columbia: Ha. I've seen it.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "Dick and Dom in da Bungalow: (#5.47)" (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Super Heroes more

FAQ

Whose lips are featured on the poster for the film?
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34 out of 49 people found the following comment useful.
Great fun and hilarious, I'll always love it!, 18 September 2005
10/10
Author: ItWasGreatWhenItAllBegan from United States

The Rocky Horror Picture Show isn't a film for everyone. You need a sense of humor to enjoy, I would say, and must have an open mind.

Back in the 70s I used to see this film almost every weekend with my buddies. It was a blast! The audience participation is so energetic! Dressing up was also something I loved doing (I'd dress as Magenta!) The film is hilarious and the lines delivered are priceless. Kudos to Richard O'Brien for writing such a good script! And the actors were simply amazing!! A first role for many of the stars. Tim Curry stands out as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, 'the sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania', a role he will always be famous and remembered for. He is so hilarious, delivers his lines perfectly and, if I do say so myself, he is quite magnetizing! Susan Sarandon performs great as Janet Weiss and has a very nice singing voice. Barry Bostwick's character, Brad, is simply lovable! Patricia Quinn and Little Nell are 2 beautiful women playing 2 beautiful characters who are also very entertaining! Charles Gray and Jonathan Adams are also a great addition to the film.

Another major plus of this film is the singing and the dancing! Catchy songs and thrilling dance numbers drew me to this film the most! So see it at home, see it in the theater, but just make sure you see it and get ready to have ultimate fun with what is, in my opinion, the best movie out there!!

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