Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre
Belphégor, le fantôme du Louvre
Synopsis
A collection of artifacts from an archeological dig in Egypt are brought to the famous Louvre museum in Paris, and while experts are using a laser scanning device to determine the age of a sarcophagus, a ghostly spirit escapes and makes its way into the museum's electrical system.
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Sophie Marceau
Lisa / Belphegor
Michel Serrault
Verlac
Frédéric Diefenthal
Martin
Julie Christie
Glenda Spencer
Jean-François Balmer
Bertrand Faussier
Patachou
Geneviève
Lionel Abelanski
Simonnet
Françoise Lépine
Suzanne Dupré
François Levantal
Mangin
Jacques Martial
Félix
Philippe Maymat
Bob
Pierre Aussedat
Pierre Desfontaines
Mattéo Vallon
Cemetary employee
Jean-Claude Bolle-Reddat
Cemetary warden
Juliette Gréco
Woman in the cemetary
Olivier Claverie
Forensic surgeon
Bela Grushka
Madame Mozovski
Rémy Roubakha
Chief worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Paul Salomé
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Paul Salomé, Danièle Thompson, Jérôme Tonnerre
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Belphégor, le fantôme du Louvre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Alain Sarde, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Paul Salomé
Jean-Paul Salomé, Danièle Thompson, Jérôme Tonnerre, Arthur Bernède
Bruno Coulais
Jean-François Robin
Sylvie Landra
Christine Gozlan, Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Paul Salomé
Director
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Jean-François Robin
Director of Photography
Pierre-Yves Gayraud
Costume Design
Jean-Paul Salomé
Screenplay
Michèle Abbé-Vannier
Production Design
Alain Sarde
Producer
Pierre Bechir
Costume Design
Danièle Thompson
Screenplay
Sylvie Landra
Editor
Jérôme Tonnerre
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre about?
A collection of artifacts from an archeological dig in Egypt are brought to the famous Louvre museum in Paris, and while experts are using a laser scanning device to determine the age of a sarcophagus, a ghostly spirit escapes and makes its way into the museum's electrical system.
Who directed Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre?
Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre was directed by Jean-Paul Salomé.
Who stars in Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre?
The principal cast of Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre includes Sophie Marceau, Michel Serrault, Frédéric Diefenthal, Julie Christie, Jean-François Balmer.
When was Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre released and how long is it?
Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre was composed by Bruno Coulais.
Is Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre based on a book or true story?
Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Bernède".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre?
Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).