Jim Sharman

The Profile

Australian theatre and film director best known for directing the stage musical The Rocky Horror Show and the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Directed the film adaptation of Richard O'Brien's stage musical; the film became a cult classic featuring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Meat Loaf.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Jim Sharman's film adaptation of Richard O'Brien's stage musical for its audacity, music and iconic performances. Reviewers highlight Tim Curry's Frank N Furter and Susan Sarandon's early role, calling the film a revolutionary cult classic. Themes noted: sexual anarchy, theatricality, rock-infused songs and subversion of puritan morality.