The Phantom of the Opera (1989): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Phantom of the Opera is a 1989 romantic horror film directed by Dwight H. Little, starring Robert Englund as Erik Destler / The Phantom, Jill Schoelen and Molly Shannon. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Dwight H. Little
- Original language
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English - 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.
Robert Englund, long‑time horror icon, steps out of his Freddy Krueger role to portray the enigmatic Phantom in this modern twist on the classic. An aspiring opera singer is mysteriously whisked to Victorian‑era London, where she meets a reclusive, disfigured maestro who becomes obsessed with turning her into a star.
The Phantom of the Opera Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character's point of view camera shot
- woman in jeopardy
- slasher
- deformed man
- graphic violence
- human skin mask
- bloody violence
- opera
- new york
- singer
- composer
- phantom
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- opera singer
- living underground
- talent
- investigation
- unmasking
- theater audience
- masked villain
- masked ball
- wearing human skin
- secret identity
- opera performance
- music lover
- singing
- concert
- opera house
- disfigured face
- deal with the devil
- disfigurement
- remake
- based on novel
- title same as book
- psychological drama
- supernatural horror
- gloves
- rescue
- stabbing
- skull mask
- skin
- sheet music
- black mask
- death of lover
- costume
- murder
- mask
- beer
- psychotronic film
- cigar smoking
- man carries a woman
The Phantom of the Opera Cast & Characters
Robert Englund leads the cast as Erik Destler / The Phantom, with Jill Schoelen as Christine Day and Molly Shannon as Meg (New York). Directed by Dwight H. Little; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Dwight H. Little
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Robert Englund as Erik Destler / The Phantom - Jill Schoelen as Christine Day
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Molly Shannon as Meg (New York) -
Bill Nighy as Martin Barton
Also Starring in The Phantom of the Opera
· 9 more- Alex Hyde-White Richard Dutton
- Peter Clapham Harrison
- Terence Harvey Insp. Hawkins
- Mark Ryan Mott
- Robin Hunter Roland
- Nathan Lewis Davies
- Stephanie Lawrence La Carlotta
- Jaclyn Mendoza Maddie
- Emma Rawson Meg (London)
More from Dwight H. Little
More films directed by Dwight H. Little, best-rated first: Last Rampage, Murder at 1600, Marked for Death and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers.
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 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Christine Day, [Jill Schoelen], a young opera singer in modern-day Manhattan, searches for a unique piece to sing at her next audition. Her friend and manager Molly Shannon Meg uncovers an old, enigmatic opera fragment called Don Juan Triumphant, written by a composer named Erik Destler [Robert Englund]. Curious, Christine and Meg dig into Destler’s history and uncover rumors that he may have murdered several people and become entwined with an obsessed relationship to a singer who vanished long ago. When Christine studies the tattered parchment and begins to sing, blood oddly seeps onto the notes and her hands, only to vanish when Meg reappears, leaving Christine shaken but determined.
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
The Phantom of the Opera Videos
The clip of The Phantom of the Opera.
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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1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role -
1977 Buick LeSabre Background role -
1983 Chevrolet Chevette Background role -
1987 Nissan Sentra Background role
The Phantom of the Opera Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “O Fantasma da Ópera” and “오페라의 유령”.
- Also known as
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- O Fantasma da Ópera
- 오페라의 유령
- Das Phantom der Oper
- Призрак оперы
- Il fantasma dell'Opera
- El fantasma de la ópera
- 歌剧魅影
- Le fantôme de l'Opéra
- Upiór w operze
- Az operaház fantomja
- 영원한 사랑
- Operas spoks
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- Fantom opery
- Привид опери
- Fantoma de la operă
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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 Monster of the Opera.
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The Phantom of the Opera 1962 -
The Phantom of the Opera 1925 -
The Monster of the Opera 1964 -
The Phantom of the Opera 2004 -
The Phantom of the Opera 1990 -
The Phantom of the Operetta 1955 -
The Phantom of the Opera 1991 -
Phantom of the Paradise 1974 -
Opera 1987 -
Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask 2006 -
Theatre of Death 1967 -
Stage Fright 1987
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 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Phantom of the Opera released?
The Phantom of the Opera was released on November 4, 1989.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera was directed by Dwight H. Little.
More films by Dwight H. Little Who is in the cast of The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera stars Robert Englund as Erik Destler / The Phantom, Jill Schoelen as Christine Day and Molly Shannon as Meg (New York), among 13 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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