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The Phantom of the Opera (1983): Cast

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The Phantom of the Opera is a 1983 drama horror film directed by Robert Markowitz, starring Jane Seymour as Elena Korvin/Maria Gianelli, Michael York and Maximilian Schell. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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The Phantom of the Opera (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Robert Markowitz
Genres
Drama , Horror
Original language
English
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.

He commits unspeakable horrors in the name of love. After the owner of the Budapest Opera House destroys the career of the house’s prima donna for rejecting his advances, the diva takes her own life. Believed dead in a fire, her conductor husband returns, seeking vengeance against everyone he holds responsible for her suicide.

The Phantom of the Opera Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Phantom of the Opera Cast & Characters

Jane Seymour leads the cast as Elena Korvin/Maria Gianelli, with Michael York as Michael Hartnell and Maximilian Schell as Sandor Korvin/Phantom. Directed by Robert Markowitz; 7 actors are credited in all.

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The Phantom of the Opera Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “O Fantasma da Ópera” and “Terror of the Phantom”.

Also known as
  • O Fantasma da Ópera
  • Terror of the Phantom
  • Il fantasma dell'Opera
  • Das Phantom von Budapest
  • Призрак оперы
  • Привид опери

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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 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Phantom of the Opera released?

The Phantom of the Opera was released on January 29, 1983.

Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?

The Phantom of the Opera was directed by Robert Markowitz.

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

The Phantom of the Opera stars Jane Seymour as Elena Korvin/Maria Gianelli, Michael York as Michael Hartnell and Maximilian Schell as Sandor Korvin/Phantom, among 7 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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