Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBlack History MonthSundance Film FestivalSXSW Film FestivalSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

The Phantom of the Opera

  • 1962
  • Approved
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
The Phantom of the Opera (1962)
An acid-scarred composer has his dwarf helper bring an opera singer to his London sewer hide-out.
Play trailer2:04
1 Video
91 Photos
Dark RomanceDramaHorrorMusicMysteryRomanceThriller

An acid-scarred composer has his dwarf helper bring an opera singer to his London sewer hide-out.An acid-scarred composer has his dwarf helper bring an opera singer to his London sewer hide-out.An acid-scarred composer has his dwarf helper bring an opera singer to his London sewer hide-out.

  • Director
    • Terence Fisher
  • Writers
    • Anthony Hinds
    • Gaston Leroux
  • Stars
    • Herbert Lom
    • Heather Sears
    • Edward de Souza
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Terence Fisher
    • Writers
      • Anthony Hinds
      • Gaston Leroux
    • Stars
      • Herbert Lom
      • Heather Sears
      • Edward de Souza
    • 76User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:04
    Official Trailer

    Photos91

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 85
    View Poster

    Top cast31

    Edit
    Herbert Lom
    Herbert Lom
    • The Phantom…
    Heather Sears
    Heather Sears
    • Christine Charles
    Edward de Souza
    Edward de Souza
    • Harry Hunter
    Thorley Walters
    Thorley Walters
    • Lattimer
    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Lord Ambrose D'Arcy
    Harold Goodwin
    Harold Goodwin
    • Bill
    Martin Miller
    Martin Miller
    • Rossi
    Liane Aukin
    • Maria
    Sonya Cordeau
    Sonya Cordeau
    • Yvonne
    Marne Maitland
    Marne Maitland
    • Xavier
    Miriam Karlin
    Miriam Karlin
    • Charwoman
    • (as Miriam Carlin)
    Patrick Troughton
    Patrick Troughton
    • The Rat Catcher
    Renee Houston
    Renee Houston
    • Mrs. Tucker
    Keith Pyott
    Keith Pyott
    • Weaver
    John Harvey
    • Sgt. Vickers
    Michael Ripper
    • Longfaced Cabbie
    Miles Malleson
    Miles Malleson
    • 2nd Cabby
    Ian Wilson
    Ian Wilson
    • The Dwarf
    • Director
      • Terence Fisher
    • Writers
      • Anthony Hinds
      • Gaston Leroux
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Night Creatures
    6.6
    Night Creatures
    Paranoiac
    6.7
    Paranoiac
    The Kiss of the Vampire
    6.2
    The Kiss of the Vampire
    Nightmare
    6.7
    Nightmare
    Phantom of the Opera
    6.4
    Phantom of the Opera
    The Brides of Dracula
    6.6
    The Brides of Dracula
    The Evil of Frankenstein
    6.0
    The Evil of Frankenstein
    The Curse of the Werewolf
    6.5
    The Curse of the Werewolf
    The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll
    6.3
    The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll
    Frankenstein Created Woman
    6.5
    Frankenstein Created Woman
    The Phantom of the Opera
    5.5
    The Phantom of the Opera
    The Gorgon
    6.4
    The Gorgon

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The "London Opera House" used here is actually the Wimbledon Theatre.
    • Goofs
      A boom crane is visible in Christine's dressing room mirror briefly when the Phantom first speaks to her.
    • Quotes

      Harry Hunter: What I don't understand is how Ambrose d'Arcy can write so much excellent music in the last few years when he has so little musical taste.

    • Alternate versions
      The UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC for an 'A' (PG) certificate and edited the eye-stabbing of the rat-catcher and shots of a hanging body, as well as extensive edits to scenes showing the creation and final unmasking of the Phantom. Later video and DVD releases were uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest: The Phantom of the Opera (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      Joan of Arc
      by Edwin Astley

    User reviews76

    Featured review

    Another on my most-wanted DVD list

    I have many other "Phantom" movies but this is one of my favorites, even though the location and story has been changed. I thought Herbert Lom did a great job and the aria Christine sings is hauntingly beautiful. I would love to have a CD of the music. Does anyone know if it is available?
    • lightkeeper-1
    • Dec 5, 2003
    • Permalink

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ18

    • How long is The Phantom of the Opera?Powered by Alexa
    • What is 'The Phantom of the Opera' about?
    • Is 'The Phantom of the Opera' based on a book?
    • How does the movie end?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • August 15, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das Rätsel der unheimlichen Maske
    • Filming locations
      • New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, England, UK(Theatre Auditorium Interiors)
    • Production company
      • Hammer Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • £180,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    The Phantom of the Opera (1962)
    Top Gap
    By what name was The Phantom of the Opera (1962) officially released in India in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.