The Phantom of the Opera
“BENEATH HIS MASK...The Grotesque Face of Horror Unimaginable! INSIDE HIS HEART...The Desperate Desire for Beauty and Love!”
Synopsis
A London opera house is haunted by tragic events on its opening night, but when its star is kidnapped, a producer tracks down the Phantom who is intent on seeking his revenge.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Phantom Of The Opera (1962) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-11
Top Cast
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Herbert Lom
The Phantom (Prof. L. Petrie)
Heather Sears
Christine Charles
Edward de Souza
Harry Hunter
Thorley Walters
Lattimer
Michael Gough
Lord Ambrose d'Arcy
Harold Goodwin
Bill
Martin Miller
Rossi
Liane Aukin
Maria
Sonya Cordeau
Yvonne
Marne Maitland
Xavier
Miriam Karlin
Charwoman
Patrick Troughton
The Rat Catcher
Renée Houston
Mrs. Tucker
Michael Ripper
1st Cabby
Miles Malleson
2nd Cabby
Ian Wilson
The Dwarf
John Harvey
Sgt. Vickers
Keith Pyott
Weaver
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Hinds
- Original Score
- Edwin Astley
- Original Title
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Anthony Hinds, Gaston Leroux
Edwin Astley
Arthur Grant
Alfred Cox
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Edwin Astley
Original Music Composer
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Anthony Hinds
Screenplay
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Alfred Cox
Editor
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.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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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 London opera house is haunted by tragic events on its opening night, but when its star is kidnapped, a producer tracks down the Phantom who is intent on seeking his revenge.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in The Phantom of the Opera?
The principal cast of The Phantom of the Opera includes Herbert Lom, Heather Sears, Edward de Souza, Thorley Walters, Michael Gough.
When was The Phantom of the Opera released and how long is it?
The Phantom of the Opera was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
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 Edwin Astley.
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: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).