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The Phantom of the Opera (1962): Cast & Plot

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The Phantom of the Opera is a 1962 horror film directed by Terence Fisher, starring Herbert Lom as The Phantom (Prof. L. Petrie), Michael Gough and Liane Aukin. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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The Phantom of the Opera (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Terence Fisher
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
Studio
Hammer Film Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Phantom of the Opera About?

The premise of The Phantom of the Opera without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Beneath his mask lies a grotesque horror, while inside his heart burns a desperate longing for beauty and love. On opening night at a London opera house tragic events unfold; when the star is abducted, a producer tracks down the mysterious Phantom, who is driven by vengeance.

The Phantom of the Opera Themes & Keywords

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  • casting couch
  • psychotronic film
  • rat catcher
  • singing
  • forced to sing
  • pipe organ
  • singer
  • hammer horror
  • male protagonist
  • dark romance
  • close up of a woman's mouth
  • composer
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  • murder
  • london england
  • plagiarism
  • woman in jeopardy
  • unrequited love
  • tunnel
  • rescue
  • opera house
  • obsessive love
  • maniac
  • benefactor
  • phantom of the opera
  • disfigurement
  • opera singer
  • sewer
  • mask
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Cast & crew

The Phantom of the Opera Cast & Characters

Herbert Lom leads the cast as The Phantom (Prof. L. Petrie), with Michael Gough as Lord Ambrose d'Arcy and Liane Aukin as Maria. Directed by Terence Fisher; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Phantom of the Opera

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From the director

More from Terence Fisher

More films directed by Terence Fisher, best-rated first: Horror of Dracula, The Mummy, The Curse of Frankenstein and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell.

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Plot

The Phantom of the Opera Plot Summary

What happens in The Phantom of the Opera from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1900, at the London Opera House, a new opera by Lord Ambrose d’Arcy [Michael Gough] premieres with a mood of haunted whispers swirling around Box #5, the empty seat that everyone swears is cursed. The curtain rises on a tense, atmospheric production, and during Maria’s first aria, the body of a murdered stagehand swings out from the wings, plunging the audience into chaos. Maria’s voice cuts through the shock, but the moment permanently unsettles the theater.

Full summary

The whole story of The Phantom of the Opera, scene by scene

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Videos

The Phantom of the Opera Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.

The Phantom of the Opera (1962) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
  • Trailer The Phantom Of The Opera (1962) - Official Trailer
  • Featurette Brian Trenchard-Smith on The Phantom Of The Opera
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Phantom of the Opera?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actress portrayed Christine Charles, the chorus girl with a gifted voice?
Details

The Phantom of the Opera Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Le fantôme de l'opéra” and “Das Phantom der Oper”.

Also known as
  • Le fantôme de l'opéra
  • Das Phantom der Oper
  • Das Phantom der Oper - Das Rätsel der unheimlichen Maske
  • Il fantasma dell'Opera
  • El fantasma de la ópera
  • Das Rätsel der unheimlichen Maske
  • Призрак оперы
  • O Fantasma da Ópera
  • 歌剧魅影
  • 오페라의 유령
  • Привид опери
  • Upiór w Operze

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FAQ

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

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

How long is The Phantom of the Opera?

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

When was The Phantom of the Opera released?

The Phantom of the Opera was released on June 25, 1962.

Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?

The Phantom of the Opera was directed by Terence Fisher.

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

The Phantom of the Opera stars Herbert Lom as The Phantom (Prof. L. Petrie), Michael Gough as Lord Ambrose d'Arcy and Liane Aukin as Maria, among 18 credited actors.

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

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

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