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The Phantom of the Opera

  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 33m
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5.5/10
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The Phantom of the Opera (1989)
A young soprano becomes the obsession of a horribly disfigured composer, who has plans for those who oppose him or the young singer.
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A young soprano becomes the obsession of a horribly disfigured composer, who has plans for those who oppose him or the young singer.A young soprano becomes the obsession of a horribly disfigured composer, who has plans for those who oppose him or the young singer.A young soprano becomes the obsession of a horribly disfigured composer, who has plans for those who oppose him or the young singer.

  • Director
    • Dwight H. Little
  • Writers
    • Gaston Leroux
    • Gerry O'Hara
    • Duke Sandefur
  • Stars
    • Robert Englund
    • Jill Schoelen
    • Alex Hyde-White
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    4.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dwight H. Little
    • Writers
      • Gaston Leroux
      • Gerry O'Hara
      • Duke Sandefur
    • Stars
      • Robert Englund
      • Jill Schoelen
      • Alex Hyde-White
    • 95User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Robert Englund
    Robert Englund
    • Erik Destler…
    Jill Schoelen
    Jill Schoelen
    • Christine Day
    Alex Hyde-White
    Alex Hyde-White
    • Richard Dutton
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Martin Barton
    Stephanie Lawrence
    • La Carlotta
    Terence Harvey
    Terence Harvey
    • Insp. Hawkins
    Nathan Lewis
    • Davies
    Peter Clapham
    • Harrison
    Molly Shannon
    Molly Shannon
    • Meg (New York)
    Emma Rawson
    • Meg (London)
    Mark Ryan
    Mark Ryan
    • Mott
    Yehuda Efroni
    Yehuda Efroni
    • The Rat Catcher
    Terence Beesley
    Terence Beesley
    • Joseph Buquet
    Ray Jewers
    • Elise
    Robin Hunter
    • Roland
    Virginia Fiol
    • Sarah
    Cathy Murphy
    Cathy Murphy
    • Esther
    Andre Thornton Grimes
    • Bartender
    • Director
      • Dwight H. Little
    • Writers
      • Gaston Leroux
      • Gerry O'Hara
      • Duke Sandefur
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    • Trivia
      A sequel, titled "The Phantom of the Opera 2: Terror in Manhattan", was planned, but never made. According to a 1991 article in Fangoria Magazine, the screenplay was re-written for Dance Macabre (1992), also starring Robert Englund.
    • Goofs
      When Christine first starts singing to the phantom in front of the fireplace near the beginning, her voice doesn't match her lip movement.
    • Quotes

      Christine Day: [back in the present] You're him, aren't you?

      Erik Destler: [gives a sarcastic gasp] Had you expected someone else? Christine, you have always been my inspiration. You. And now, it's only a question of what you want: Love or music.

      Erik Destler: [after she rips his fake skin off while he screams]

      [seething in discomfort]

      Erik Destler: I have waited a very long time for you to come back to me my dear

      [coughing]

      Erik Destler: We had a bargain you and I

      [barks]

      Erik Destler: FOREVER!

      [now quietly]

      Erik Destler: Forever!

      Christine Day: [snatches up one of his surgical tools] NOT...

      [and stabs him with it]

      Christine Day: ... FOREVER!

    • Crazy credits
      This Motion Picture is not associated with any current or prior stage play or motion picture of the same title.
    • Alternate versions
      Several scenes of extreme graphic violence had to be trimmed/deleted in order to get an R-rating in America.
    • Connections
      Featured in Behind the Mask: The Making of The Phantom of the Opera (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Don Juan Triumphant
      Composed and Conducted by Misha Segal

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    Good Phantom movie and Great Horror film!

    I am a huge horror movie fan and also a big Phantom of the Opera fan. I remember this film when it came out in 1989 but did not get the chance to see it until years later. I love the 1943 version and also love this one as well. Robert Englund proves in this film that he is a great actor and has moved far beyond his Freddy Kreuger days. This film is also very haunting as a horror film where the 1943 re-make is more of a drama/horror film. Robert is also very haunting as Erik Desller / The Phantom. Tha main thing i loved about this film is the dark and frightening atmosphere that it set out for the viewers. well the rank this film from 1-10 i give it a 8 for sure... Great film for both Horror movie fans and Phantom of the Opera fans.

    Highly recomended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • moonknight2010
    • Jun 6, 2003
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    • Release date
      • November 3, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Hungary
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Phantom of the Opera: The Motion Picture
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • 21st Century Film Corporation
      • Breton Film Productions
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,953,745
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,050,000
      • Nov 5, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,954,044
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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