The Rocky Horror Picture Show

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Cast

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• Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a Scientist -- Auditioning for the part for the original stage production Tim Curry sang the song "Tutti Frutti". He originated the role and recreated it in all productions except the Australian production up to filming.
• Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss, a Heroine -- Sarandon was not the first choice for the movie role, but Twentieth Century Fox insisted on American casting for the part of both Brad and Janet.
• Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors, a Hero -- Barry has training in singing, juggling, trapeze, clown techniques, fencing, mime, and ballet.
• Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff, a Handyman -- The author and song writer, Richard O'Brien had originally seen himself as Eddie. It was director Jim Sharman who cast him as Riff Raff.
• Patricia Quinn as Magenta, a Domestic -- Quinn reprises her role from the original stage production, however she was not in any of the other productions. She almost did not return for the filming, as the part was drastically reduced from the stage play. Her character transforms from the stage production as simply a vampira into a maid for the film, giving her more purpose.
• Nell Campbell as Columbia, a Groupie -- It is Columbia's relationship with Eddie that drives Frank into a jealous rage, killing him with an axe. Laura "Little Nell" Campell recreates her character from the original stage production, as well.
• Jonathan Adams as Dr. Everett Von Scott, a Rival Scientist -- He is Brad and Janet's science teacher. He comes to the castle in search of his nephew Eddie. Adams originally played the role of the Narrator in the London production.
• Peter Hinwood as Rocky Horror, a Creation -- Muscle bound with blond hair and a tan. Peter Hinwood has his own solo in "Sword of Damocles", but does not speak throughout the show. This was changed from the stage show. Also, Hinwood does not sing in the movie - his songs are performed by Trevor White.
• Charles Gray as The Criminologist, an Expert -- (Narrator of the film.) Gray accepted role by saying, "Why not". The character becomes a criminologist in the film, another change from the stage production.
• Meat Loaf as Eddie, an Ex-delivery boy -- Columbia's boyfriend. Dr. Frank-N-Furter murders Eddie in the film version. In the stage version, Eddie merely pops out of a Coke machine and then jumps back in at the end of the scene.