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Cast
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| Julian Sands | ... | The Phantom | |
| Asia Argento | ... | Christine Daaé | |
| Andrea Di Stefano | ... | Baron Raoul De Chagny | |
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Nadia Rinaldi | ... | Carlotta Altieri |
| Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni | ... | Honorine | |
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István Bubik | ... | Ignace, the rat-catcher |
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Lucia Guzzardi | ... | Madame Giry |
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Aldo Massasso | ... | Pourdieu |
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Zoltan Barabas | ... | Poligny |
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Gianni Franco | ... | Montluc |
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David D'Ingeo | ... | Alfred |
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Kitty Kéri | ... | Paulette |
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John Pedeferri | ... | Dr. Princard |
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Leonardo Treviglio | ... | Jerome De Chagny |
| Massimo Sarchielli | ... | Joseph Buquet | |
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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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Country:
ItalyRelease Date:
20 November 1998 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Although there's a phantom mask on the theatrical poster, this is actually the only film version of Gaston Leroux's novel in which the Phantom wears no mask at all. See more »Alternate Versions
The DVD release is the unrated director's cut while the VHS version is the R-rated cut. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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'Suspiria' was scary. 'Tenebrae' was good. 'Trauma' was silly but all of Argentos movies were good. This film still proves that point. The actual plot for the movie is a lot like the book. Julian Sands is great as the Phantom and the other characters are creative. There are people who get killed which really deserve it. A paedophile. A thief. This movie is a lot better than your average slasher movie. 'Scream' was rubbish! A must see for Argento fans. 8 out of 10.