The Phantom of the Opera (2004) Thriller Drama Romance Musical

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Dec 22, 2004 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Romance, Musical | Runtime 2h 23m
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The Phantom of the Opera Plot Synopsis:

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?


Synopsis / Plot 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 prot?g? 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?

Tagline: Her voice became his passion. Her love became his obsession. Her refusal became his rage.....

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Official Trailer

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The Phantom of the Opera Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 143 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Romance, Musical
Directors: Joel Schumacher
Stars: Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, Minnie Driver … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Dec 22, 2004
Box Office: $51,293,931
Awards: 7
Nominations: 42
Language: English, Italian
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Phantom of the Opera Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 22, 2004, Netflix: Jun 01, 2019
Writers: Gaston Leroux, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joel Schumacher
Producers: Jeff Abberley, Sarah Arnott, Julia Blackman, Keith Cousins, Louise Goodsill, Paul Hitchcock, Ralph Kamp, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Christopher James Mitchell, Eli Richbourg, Austin Shaw
Editors: Terry Rawlings
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