The Phantom of the Opera (1989)
Only love and music are forever.
When Christine Day accidentally discovers a rare piece of music, she brings back to life its composer, Erik Destler. Through her fascination with the music she is transported back to Destler's time, 1889, and is thrust into stardom by singing his opera as no one else can. But against the exciting backdrop of the opera lurks a hideous danger—the Phantom—and Christine soon finds herself the object of his relentless desire.
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Robert EnglundErik Destler / The Phantom
Jill SchoelenChristine Day
Alex Hyde-WhiteRichard Dutton
Bill NighyMartin BartonStephanie LawrenceLa Carlotta
Terence HarveyInsp. HawkinsNathan LewisDaviesPeter ClaphamHarrison
Molly ShannonMeg (New York)Emma RawsonMeg (London)
Mark RyanMottJaclyn MendozaMaddieKeywords
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What is The Phantom of the Opera about?
When Christine Day accidentally discovers a rare piece of music, she brings back to life its composer, Erik Destler. Through her fascination with the music she is transported back to Destler's time, 1889, and is thrust into stardom by singing his opera as no one else can. But against the exciting backdrop of the opera lurks a hideous danger—the Phantom—and Christine soon finds herself the object of his relentless desire.
How long is The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera has a runtime of 93 minutes.