The Phantom of the Opera
“He committed unspeakable horrors...in the name of love.”
Synopsis
The Budapest Opera House's diva commits suicide after the owner ruins her career for having rejected his advances but her conductor-husband, believed killed in a fire, plans his revenge on all those he deems responsible for her suicide.
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The Phantom Of The Opera (1983) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Markowitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Sherman Yellen, Gaston Leroux
- Original Score
- Ralph Burns
- Original Title
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Halcyon Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Markowitz
Sherman Yellen, Gaston Leroux
Ralph Burns
Larry Pizer
Robert Halmi Jr., Robert Halmi Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Markowitz
Director
Sherman Yellen
Writer
Robert Halmi Jr.
Producer
Robert Halmi Sr.
Producer
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Ralph Burns
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom of the Opera
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What is The Phantom of the Opera about?
The Budapest Opera House's diva commits suicide after the owner ruins her career for having rejected his advances but her conductor-husband, believed killed in a fire, plans his revenge on all those he deems responsible for her suicide.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera was directed by Robert Markowitz.
Who stars in The Phantom of the Opera?
The principal cast of The Phantom of the Opera includes Maximilian Schell, Jane Seymour, Michael York, Jeremy Kemp, Diana Quick.
When was The Phantom of the Opera released and how long is it?
The Phantom of the Opera was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
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 Ralph Burns.
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: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).