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The Phantom of the Opera (1962)

UNRATED 84 min  -  Drama | Horror | Music  -   15 August 1962 (USA)
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The corrupt Lord Ambrose D'Arcy (Michael Gough) steals the life's work of the poor musical Professor Petry... See full summary »

Director:

Terence Fisher

Writers:

Gaston Leroux (novel), Anthony Hinds (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Herbert Lom ...
Heather Sears Heather Sears ...
Edward de Souza Edward de Souza ...
Thorley Walters Thorley Walters ...
Lattimer
Michael Gough ...
Lord Ambrose d'Arcy
Harold Goodwin Harold Goodwin ...
Bill
Martin Miller Martin Miller ...
Rossi
Liane Aukin Liane Aukin ...
Maria
Sonya Cordeau Sonya Cordeau ...
Yvonne
Marne Maitland Marne Maitland ...
Xavier
Miriam Karlin Miriam Karlin ...
Charwoman
Patrick Troughton Patrick Troughton ...
Renee Houston Renee Houston ...
Mrs. Tucker
Keith Pyott Keith Pyott ...
Weaver
John Harvey John Harvey ...
Sgt. Vickers
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Storyline

The corrupt Lord Ambrose D'Arcy (Michael Gough) steals the life's work of the poor musical Professor Petry. (Herbert Lom). In an attempt to stop the printing of music with D'Arcy's name on it, Petry breaks into the printing office and accidentally starts a fire, leaving him severely disfigured. Years later, Petry returns to terrorize a London opera house that is about to perform one of his stolen operas. Written by Jeremy Lunt <durlinlunt@acadia.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Opera | House | Opera House | Murder | Star  | See more »

Taglines:

BENEATH HIS MASK...the Grotesque Face of Horror Unimaginable! INSIDE HIS HEART...the Desperate Desire for Beauty and Love! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Music | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Das Phantom der Oper See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hammer Film Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:  | UK:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The "London Opera House" used here is actually the Wimbledon Theatre. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: A boom crane is visible in Christine's dressing room mirror briefly when the Phantom first speaks to her. See more »

Quotes

Harry Hunter: [Harry is asking Christine to go out to lunch with him after she has been dismissed from the opera] I insist that you come and celebrate.
Mrs. Tucker: Celebrate, Mr. Hunter?
Harry Hunter: Yes, Mrs. Tucker. Today we both got the sack.
Christine Charles: Oh no, Harry.
Harry Hunter: Oh yes, Harry.
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Connections

Referenced in Take Me Home Tonight (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Joan of Arc"
by Edwin Astley See more »