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The Monster of the Opera (1964): Cast

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The Monster of the Opera is a 1964 horror thriller directed by Renato Polselli, starring Milena Vukotić as Carlotta, Renato Montalbano and Giuseppe Addobbati. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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The Monster of the Opera (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Renato Polselli
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Monster of the Opera About?

The premise of The Monster of the Opera without spoilers.

A young, energetic leader of a theater troupe secures a rundown opera house for his new production, despite the protests of the building’s elderly caretaker, who warns them to leave immediately. When a dormant vampire awakens, he recognises a troupe member as the reincarnation of the woman he once loved, setting supernatural drama against the troupe’s ambitions.

The Monster of the Opera Themes & Keywords

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  • theater
  • dance company
  • caretaker
  • old man
  • dancing
  • rake
  • reincarnation
  • dancer
  • coffin
  • painting
  • broken mirror
  • flashback
+38 more
  • curse
  • chained
  • female vampire
  • man chasing a woman
  • woman wears fishnet stockings
  • shortie nightgown
  • abandoned theater
  • dance troupe
  • haunted theater
  • series of disappearances
  • nightmare
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • torchlight
  • underwear visible through clothing
  • deep cleavage
  • backlit in a sheer dress
  • power switch
  • woman wears a sheer negligee
  • horse drawn carriage
  • newspaper articles
  • knocked unconscious
  • stuttering
  • woman chained to a wall
  • woman wears a bikini
  • beehive hairdo
  • rehearsal
  • vampire's servant
  • reference to shakespeare's hamlet
  • man touches a woman's face
  • feather duster
  • bat
  • reel to reel tape recorder
  • dancing women
  • man carries a woman in his arms
  • following a woman
  • dancing skeleton
  • black cat
  • black hooded robe
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Cast & crew

The Monster of the Opera Cast & Characters

Milena Vukotić leads the cast as Carlotta, with Renato Montalbano as Tony and Giuseppe Addobbati as Stefano. Directed by Renato Polselli; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Monster of the Opera

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From the director

More from Renato Polselli

More films directed by Renato Polselli: Oscenità, Police Intervene in the House of Love, Mania and Black Magic Rites.

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Details

The Monster of the Opera Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “L'orgie des vampires” and “Il vampiro dell'opera”.

Also known as
  • L'orgie des vampires
  • Il vampiro dell'opera
  • 歌剧血影

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FAQ

The Monster of the Opera FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Monster of the Opera, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Monster of the Opera?

The Monster of the Opera runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was The Monster of the Opera released?

The Monster of the Opera was released on June 30, 1964.

Who directed The Monster of the Opera?

The Monster of the Opera was directed by Renato Polselli.

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Who is in the cast of The Monster of the Opera?

The Monster of the Opera stars Milena Vukotić as Carlotta, Renato Montalbano as Tony and Giuseppe Addobbati as Stefano, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Monster of the Opera have a post-credit scene?

No. The Monster of the Opera has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Monster of the Opera in?

The original language of The Monster of the Opera is Italian.

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