The Phantom of the Opera
“ROBERT ENGLUND Was "Freddy." Now he's the... Phantom OF THE OPERA!”
Synopsis
An aspiring opera singer finds herself transported back to Victorian-era London -- and into the arms of a reclusive, disfigured maestro determined to make her a star.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-03
Top Cast
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Robert Englund
Erik Destler / The Phantom
Jill Schoelen
Christine Day
Alex Hyde-White
Richard Dutton
Bill Nighy
Martin Barton
Stephanie Lawrence
La Carlotta
Terence Harvey
Insp. Hawkins
Nathan Lewis
Davies
Peter Clapham
Harrison
Molly Shannon
Meg (New York)
Emma Rawson
Meg (London)
Mark Ryan
Mott
Jaclyn Mendoza
Maddie
Robin Hunter
Roland
Dobák Lajos
Maitre d'
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dwight H. Little
- Screenplay & Story
- Duke Sandefur
- Original Score
- Misha Segal
- Original Title
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- 21st Century Film Corporation, Breton Film Productions, Dee Gee Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dwight H. Little
Duke Sandefur, Gaston Leroux
Misha Segal
Elemér Ragályi, Peter Lyons Collister
Charles Bornstein
Harry Alan Towers, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
Misha Segal
Original Music Composer
Duke Sandefur
Screenplay
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
Charles Bornstein
Editor
Dwight H. Little
Director
Menahem Golan
Producer
Peter Lyons Collister
Director of Photography
John Bloomfield
Costume 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.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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?
An aspiring opera singer finds herself transported back to Victorian-era London -- and into the arms of a reclusive, disfigured maestro determined to make her a star.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera was directed by Dwight H. Little.
Who stars in The Phantom of the Opera?
The principal cast of The Phantom of the Opera includes Robert Englund, Jill Schoelen, Alex Hyde-White, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Lawrence.
When was The Phantom of the Opera released and how long is it?
The Phantom of the Opera was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did The Phantom of the Opera make at the box office?
The Phantom of the Opera grossed $4M in worldwide ticket sales.
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 Misha Segal.
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.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).