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15 August 1962 (USA) moreTagline:
Out of the hell-fire of horror unimaginable rises the figure of terror incarnate! morePlot:
The corrupt Lord Ambrose D'Arcy (Michael Gough) steals the life's work of the poor musical Professor Petry... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Hammer horror does the Phantom moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Herbert Lom | ... | The Phantom (Prof. L. Petrie) |
 | Heather Sears | ... | Christine Charles |
| Edward de Souza | ... | Harry Hunter |
| Thorley Walters | ... | Lattimer |
| Michael Gough | ... | Lord Ambrose d'Arcy |
| Harold Goodwin | ... | Bill |
| Martin Miller | ... | Rossi |
| Liane Aukin | ... | Maria |
| Sonya Cordeau | ... | Yvonne |
| Marne Maitland | ... | Xavier |
| Miriam Karlin | ... | Charwoman |
| Patrick Troughton | ... | The Rat Catcher |
| Renee Houston | ... | Mrs. Tucker |
| Keith Pyott | ... | Weaver |
| John Harvey | ... | Sgt. Vickers |
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USA:84 min | UK:90 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Certification:
UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:UnratedFun Stuff
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Crew or equipment visible: During the hanging of the stagehand during the opening scene, the wires holding the actor are visible on either side of the rope. moreQuotes:
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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Joan of Arc moreFAQ
Was Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor associated with horror before this film? Who chose to use that piece in this film, and why did they choose it?more
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This is the Phantom that scared the heck out of me when I was a kid, and comes in second after the classic Lon Chaney version. It is the only color version that really works, here given that garish, over-the-top gothic treatment that worked so well for Hammer Studios. It doesn't have the ponderous, plodding feel of the book or other versions, and follows through with a scary shot-in-the-arm or two. More complete video stores should have this on the shelf.