The Phantom of The Opera

– A darker version of the classic Gaston Leroux novel. A young soprano becomes the obsession of a horr..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
1989
The Phantom of the Opera (1989)

A darker version of the classic Gaston Leroux novel. A young soprano becomes the obsession of a horribly disfigured composer who has plans for those oppose himself or the young singer.

The Phantom of the Opera (1989) - Trailer

Release Date:

03 Nov 1989

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Dwight H. Little

Writer:

Gaston Leroux (novel), Gerry O'Hara (based upon the screenplay by), Duke Sandefur (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Robert Englund, Jill Schoelen, Alex Hyde-White, Bill Nighy

Plot:

In New York, the Julliard student Christine Day meets her friend Meg in the library where she works and she shows a piece of music from the unknown author Erik Destler that she has found on the shelf. Christine decides to use the music in her audition on the next day for a part in a Faust version in the New York Opera. During the audition, there is an accident on the stage and Christina faints. She relives her past life in the Nineteenth Century in London, when she is an aspirant opera singer and becomes the protégée of The Phantom of the London Opera House. The Phantom is the unknown composer Erik Destler that makes a pact with the devil in order to the world would love his music. In return, the devil destroys his face and tells that he would never be loved by anyone and would be disfigured forever. After a tragic ending, Christine awakes in the present days and has a great surprise when she is introduced to the producer of the opera.

Awards:

1 win.

Production:

RCA/Columbia

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
38%