The Phantom of the Opera (1998)

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99 min - Horror | Romance - 20 November 1998 (Italy)

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Gory remake of the Gaston Leroux classic story, only this time, the phantom is not disfigured, but a man who was raised by rats deep under the Paris Opera House.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Julian Sands	...	The Phantom
	Asia Argento	...	Christine Daaé
	Andrea Di Stefano	...	Baron Raoul De Chagny
	Nadia Rinaldi	...	Carlotta Altieri
	Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni	...	Honorine
	István Bubik	...	Ignace, the rat-catcher
	Lucia Guzzardi	...	Madame Giry
	Aldo Massasso	...	Pourdieu
	Zoltan Barabas	...	Poligny
	Gianni Franco	...	Montluc
	David D'Ingeo	...	Alfred
	Kitty Kéri	...	Paulette
	John Pedeferri	...	Dr. Princard
	Leonardo Treviglio	...	Jerome De Chagny
	Massimo Sarchielli	...	Joseph Buquet

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Storyline

Standard story of the Phantom does have one major variation - The phantom is not a disfigured individual, but rather is an unwashed orphan abandoned in the sewers under the Paris Opera & raised by rats. The Phantom invokes death upon anyone who dares harm his beloved rats. In fact, The Phantom's nemesis is the chief exterminator who develops a rat-catching machine. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>

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Genres:

Horror | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence/gore and sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian | French

Release Date:

20 November 1998 (Italy) See more »

Also Known As:

El fantasma de la ópera See more »

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$295,499 (Mexico) (16 June 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Medusa Film, Cine 2000 See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min | Italy: 106 min (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

The role of the Phantom was first intended for John Malkovich. See more »

Quotes

The Phantom: The role is yours
Christine Daae: I don't want it
The Phantom: I said that it's yours
Christine Daae: I said, I don't want it. Tell me how many life did it costs, huh
The Phantom: You shall sing Julliete and I shall be there with you.
Christine Daae: I hate you!
The Phantom: Yes. Well, hate and love are one.
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Connections

Version of The Phantom of the Opera (1990) See more »

Soundtracks

"Carmen: L'amour est un oiseau rebelle"
Music by Georges Bizet See more »

The Phantom of the Opera (1998)
Il fantasma dell'opera (original title)

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