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Writers:
Gaston Leroux (novel)
Anthony Hinds (screenplay)
Release Date:
15 August 1962 (USA) more
Tagline:
Out of the hell-fire of horror unimaginable rises the figure of terror incarnate! more
Plot:
The corrupt Lord Ambrose D'Arcy (Michael Gough) steals the life's work of the poor musical Professor Petry... more | add synopsis
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Another on my most-wanted DVD list more (46 total)
Cast
(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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Runtime:
USA:84 min | UK:90 min
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Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)
Certification:
UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:Unrated
Filming Locations:
Bray Studios, Down Place, Oakley Green, Berkshire, England, UK more
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Trivia:
According to producer Anthony Hinds(in Wayne Kinsey's book "Hammer: The Bray Studio Years"), Cary Grant was originally slated not for the role of the Phantom, as is commonly assumed, but for the romantic lead, eventually played by Edward de Souza. more
Goofs:
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. 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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Movie Connections:
Remake of Phantom of the Opera (1943) more
Soundtrack:
Joan of Arc more
FAQ
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?The Black Cat
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I have many other "Phantom" movies but this is one of my favorites, even though the location and story has been changed. I thought Herbert Lom did a great job and the aria Christine sings is hauntingly beautiful. I would love to have a CD of the music. Does anyone know if it is available?