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The Phantom of the Operetta (1960): Cast

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The Phantom of the Operetta is a 1960 mystery horror film directed by Fernando Cortés, starring Germán Valdés as Aldo / Baldomiro Valdes, Ana Luisa Peluffo and Armando Acosta. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Phantom of the Operetta (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Fernando Cortés
Genres
Horror , Mystery , Comedy , Fantasy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Phantom of the Operetta About?

The premise of The Phantom of the Operetta without spoilers.

Aldo teams up with his girlfriend Lucy to restore a long‑abandoned opera house, only to discover that it is already occupied by a troupe of Phantoms. These spectral performers all dress in the classic Claude Rains 1943 Phantom of the Opera costume, turning the renovation into a surreal encounter with the iconic haunt.

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Cast & crew

The Phantom of the Operetta Cast & Characters

Germán Valdés leads the cast as Aldo / Baldomiro Valdes, with Ana Luisa Peluffo as Lucy and Armando Acosta as Espectador (uncredited). Directed by Fernando Cortés; 26 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Fernando Cortés

More films directed by Fernando Cortés: Duro pero seguro, Fear Doesn’t Ride a Donkey, La presidenta municipal and Pobre, pero honrada!.

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The Phantom of the Operetta Also Known As

Also known as “El Duende de la opereta, el fantasma de la opereta”.

Also known as
  • El Duende de la opereta, el fantasma de la opereta

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The Phantom of the Operetta FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Phantom of the Operetta?

The Phantom of the Operetta runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Phantom of the Operetta released?

The Phantom of the Operetta was released on December 22, 1960.

Who directed The Phantom of the Operetta?

The Phantom of the Operetta was directed by Fernando Cortés.

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

The Phantom of the Operetta stars Germán Valdés as Aldo / Baldomiro Valdes, Ana Luisa Peluffo as Lucy and Armando Acosta as Espectador (uncredited), among 26 credited actors.

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

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

What language is The Phantom of the Operetta in?

The original language of The Phantom of the Operetta is Spanish.

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