The Phantom of the Opera
Il fantasma dell'Opera
Synopsis
A series of terrifying accidents and brutal murders leave a bloody trail into the subterranean caverns of an Opera house. Below the theatre stalks a man raised by creatures of the underworld.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
4K UHD + Blu-ray Promo Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-01
Top Cast
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Julian Sands
The Phantom
Asia Argento
Christine Daaé
Andrea Di Stefano
Baron Raoul De Chagny
Nadia Rinaldi
Carlotta Altieri
Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni
Honorine
István Bubik
Ignace, the rat-catcher
Lucia Guzzardi
Madame Giry
Aldo Massasso
Pourdieu
Zoltan Barabas
Poligny
Gianni Franco
Montluc
David D'Ingeo
Alfred
Kitty Kéri
Paulette
John Pedeferri
Dr. Princard
Leonardo Treviglio
Jerome De Chagny
Massimo Sarchielli
Joseph Buquet
Luis Molteni
Nicolaud
Enzo Cardogna
Marcel
Antonio Pupillo
Gustave
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dario Argento
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Brach, Dario Argento
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Il fantasma dell'Opera
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Cine 2000, Medusa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dario Argento
Gérard Brach, Dario Argento, Gaston Leroux, Giorgina Caspari
Ennio Morricone
Ronnie Taylor
Anna Rosa Napoli
Claudio Argento, Giuseppe Colombo, Áron Sipos
Department Leadership Roster
Dario Argento
Director
Gérard Brach
Screenplay
Dario Argento
Screenplay
Giuseppe Colombo
Producer
Áron Sipos
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Ronnie Taylor
Director of Photography
Anna Rosa Napoli
Editor
Massimo Antonello Geleng
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom of the Opera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom of the Opera about?
A series of terrifying accidents and brutal murders leave a bloody trail into the subterranean caverns of an Opera house. Below the theatre stalks a man raised by creatures of the underworld.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera was directed by Dario Argento.
Who stars in The Phantom of the Opera?
The principal cast of The Phantom of the Opera includes Julian Sands, Asia Argento, Andrea Di Stefano, Nadia Rinaldi, Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni.
When was The Phantom of the Opera released and how long is it?
The Phantom of the Opera was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phantom of the Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phantom of the Opera was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Phantom of the Opera based on a book or true story?
The Phantom of the Opera is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gaston Leroux".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).