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The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall

"The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera."

2011 2h 40m EN
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8.4
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★8.4TMDB · 200
MusicDramaRomance
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A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorises the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves. The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a grand performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

“The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Laurence Connor
Writers
Richard Stilgoe, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 160 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess and Hadley Fraser carry the top of the cast.

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ERA

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Marketing tagline: "The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2077886 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Laurence Connor directs. Andrew Lloyd Webber scores. Lawrence Huck cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Clocks in at 160 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
  • 2Released 15 years ago.
  • 3Original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Lawrence Huck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess and Hadley Fraser carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera.".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt2077886 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Classified under 20 themes, including "opera", "london, england", "paris, france", "love triangle".

The technical file

Original score
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Editing
Lawrence Huck
Runtime
160 min · 2h 40m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
NR

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What people are saying

  • Dasha K
    ★ 9/10

    One of the best stage to film productions I've ever seen. Of course nothing beats being there in person but this is exceptionally good. Highly recommended!

Production companies

Who made it

  • Universal Pictures

    Universal Pictures

    US

  • The Really Useful Group

    The Really Useful Group

    GB

  • Steam Motion and Sound

    Steam Motion and Sound

Key crew

  • NovelGaston Leroux
  • ProducerCameron Mackintosh
  • ProducerDione Orrom
  • ProducerThomas Schönberg
  • ProducerBrett Sullivan
  • EditorLawrence Huck
  • SongsAndrew Lloyd Webber
  • LyricistCharles Hart
  • LyricistRichard Stilgoe

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • opera
  • london, england
  • paris, france
  • love triangle
  • musical
  • based on play or musical
  • gothic horror
  • sabotage
  • disfigurement
  • chandelier
  • literary adaptation
  • ostracism
  • 1910s
  • ballet performance
  • filmed play
  • live theatre
  • romantic thriller
  • filmed theater
  • royal albert hall
  • romantic drama

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical (limited)2011-10-02NR

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International titles

  • The Phantom of the Opera - 25th Year Anniversary SpecialAU
  • 《歌剧魅影》25周年纪念演出CN
  • 오페라의 유령: 25주년 기념 라이브 공연KR

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