The Phantom of the Opera Image
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critics

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Universal acclaim- based on 376 Ratings

Summary: Begins when an opera ghost terrorizes the cast and crew of the French Opera House while tutoring a chorus girl. He finally drives the lead soprano crazy so she and her friend leave. The girl is able to sing lead one night but the soprano doesn't want her show stolen so she comes back. The ghost demands they keep giving his protégé lead roles. Meanwhile, His pupil falls in love with the Vicomte de Chagny, but the Phantom is in love with Christine, his student. The Phantom is outraged by their love and kidnaps Christine to be his eternal bride. Will Raoul, the Vicomte, be able to stop this dastardly plan?
Runtime: 143 min
Rating: Rated PG-13 for brief violent images.
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Romance, Musical
Countries: USA, UK
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian
Home Release Date: May 3, 2005
Director Credit
Joel Schumacher Director
Writer Credit
Andrew Lloyd Webber Stage Musical
Gaston Leroux
Joel Schumacher Screenplay
Principal Cast Credit
Emmy Rossum Christine
Gerard Butler The Phantom
Patrick Wilson Raoul
Cast Credit
Ciarán Hinds Firmin
Imogen Bain Carlotta's Maid
James Fleet Lefevre
Jennifer Ellison Meg Giry
Judith Paris Carlotta's Seamstress
Kevin McNally Buquet
Miles Western Carlotta's Wigmaker
Minnie Driver Carlotta
Miranda Richardson Madame Giry
Murray Melvin Reyer
Simon Callow Andre
Victor McGuire Piangi
Producer Credit
Andrew Lloyd Webber Producer
Austin Shaw Executive Producer
Christopher James Mitchell Internal Producer
Eli Richbourg Co-Producer
Jeff Abberley Executive Producer
Julia Blackman Executive Producer
Keith Cousins Executive Producer
Louise Goodsill Executive Producer
Paul Hitchcock Executive Producer
Ralph Kamp Executive Producer
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