Phantom

1998 1h 38m IT

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 2

DramaHorror

Synopsis

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In this Italian adult version of Gaston Leroux's immortal novel 'The Phantom of the Opera'an opera house in Venice goes in flames during an opera performance, "killing" a handsome violinist.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Éva Henger
Eva Henger
David Perry
Alan Miller / Phantom
Chris Charming
Opera House Impresario
Remigio Zampa
Judith Vecey
Nicol
Mike Foster
Eva's Manager
David Ferenc

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joe D'Amato
Writers: Donna Dane
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joe D'Amato, shot by Joe D'Amato. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Rosanna Landi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Éva Henger and David Perry and Chris Charming carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0465991 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joe D'Amato directs. Joe D'Amato behind the camera. Rosanna Landi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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128 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Joe D'Amato, shot by Joe D'Amato. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Rosanna Landi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Éva Henger and David Perry and Chris Charming carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0465991 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.