The Rocky Horror Picture Show Subtitled VHS Video Jim Sharman A young couple goes to report their engagement to their former teacher. They are caught in a thunderstorm on the way and visit an old castle, where a party is being held. They are shown the artificial human Rocky by the master of the castle, and eventually become involved in the revelry. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (original title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show) is a 1975 musical horror film. In 2005, it was permanently preserved in the U.S. National Film Registry. It is a film adaptation of the horror musical stage play "The Rocky Horror Show" by Richard O'Brien. Although this film is a horror film, it is structured as a musical film throughout, and is generally depicted with a comedic touch. Directed by: Jim Sharman Screenplay: Jim Sharman Richard O'Brien Produced by: Michael White Executive Producer: Lou Adler Starring: Tim Curry Susan Sarandon Barry Bostwick Richard O'Brien Music by: Richard Hartley Cinematography by: Peter Suschitzky Edited by: Graeme Clifford Distributed by: 20th Century Fox Release Date: UK August 14, 1975 USA September 26, 1975 Japan August 7, 1976 Running time: 99 minutes