The Phantom of the Opera (1988): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Phantom of the Opera is a 1988 animated horror film directed by Al Guest and Jean Mathieson, starring Collette Proctor as Christine Daae (voice), Aiden Grennell and Jim Reid. It runs 49 minutes and earned $4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 49 min
- Directors
- Al Guest and Jean Mathieson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Emerald City Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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.
This animated adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s classic tale follows Christine, who suddenly becomes arrogant after landing the lead role in a new opera. A mysterious, masked Phantom haunts the theatre, isolating her from other men and seeking vengeance, yet his cruel actions mask a tragic past of childhood torment.
The Phantom of the Opera Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- unrequited love
- living underground
- psychotronic film
- phantom of the opera
- chandelier
- understudy
- rat
- torture chamber
- persian
- grasshopper
- scorpion
- mask
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- damsel in distress
- year 1890
- opera house
- paris france
- 2d animation
- based on novel
The Phantom of the Opera Cast & Characters
Collette Proctor leads the cast as Christine Daae (voice), with Aiden Grennell as The Phantom (voice) and Jim Reid as Daroga (voice). Directed by Al Guest and Jean Mathieson; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Al Guest
- Co-director Jean Mathieson
- Collette Proctor as Christine Daae (voice)
- Aiden Grennell as The Phantom (voice)
- Jim Reid as Daroga (voice)
- Daniel Reardon as Raoul (voice)
Also Starring in The Phantom of the Opera
· 1 moreMore from Al Guest and Jean Mathieson
More films directed by Al Guest and Jean Mathieson: Brer Rabbit’s Christmas Carol and Ghost Stories.
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 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Christine Day, Christine Day, is a young opera singer in modern-day Manhattan who yearns for a piece that will set her apart at her next audition. Her friend and manager Meg unearths a forgotten opera score called Don Juan Triumphant, attributed to a mysterious composer named Erik Destler. Intrigued, the pair digs into Destler’s legend and learns that the composer is rumored to have murdered several people and to have vanished the night a promising young star disappeared. When Christine tries the fragmentary sheet music, a shocking vision seems to bleed from the parchment—blood staining the notes and her hands—before Meg returns and the illusion dissolves.
Full summary
The whole story of The Phantom of the Opera, scene by scene
The Phantom of the Opera Box Office
The Phantom of the Opera grossed $4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4M
- US & Canada
- $4M
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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What is the name of the young opera singer who is the film's protagonist?
Cars in The Phantom of the Opera
5 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1977 Buick LeSabre.
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1987 Nissan Sentra Background role
The Phantom of the Opera Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “פנטום האופרה” and “Το φάντασμα της όπερας”.
- Also known as
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- פנטום האופרה
- Το φάντασμα της όπερας
- Привид опери
- Il fantasma dell'opera
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Movies Like The Phantom of the Opera
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Phantom of the Opera, The Phantom of the Opera and The Phantom of the Opera.
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The Phantom of the Opera 1990 -
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The Phantom of the Opera 1925 -
The Phantom of the Opera 1983 -
The Phantom of the Opera 1916 -
The Phantom of the Opera 1991 -
Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask 2006 -
The Phantom of the Moulin-Rouge 1925 -
Phantom of the Paradise 1974 -
Phantom 1922 -
Cherche Le Phantom 1968 -
The Phantom of Paris 1931
The Phantom of the Opera FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office 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 49 minutes.
When was The Phantom of the Opera released?
The Phantom of the Opera was released on May 3, 1988.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera was directed by Al Guest and Jean Mathieson.
More films by Al Guest Who is in the cast of The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera stars Collette Proctor as Christine Daae (voice), Aiden Grennell as The Phantom (voice) and Jim Reid as Daroga (voice), among 5 credited actors.
How much did The Phantom of the Opera make at the box office?
The Phantom of the Opera grossed $4 million worldwide.
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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