The Phantom of the Opera

1990

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Released: 18 March 1990 Ended
Producted By: Beta Film
Country: United States of America
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The Phantom of the Opera is a 1990 NBC two-part drama television miniseries. It is adapted from Arthur Kopit's book for his then-unproduced stage musical Phantom, which is based loosely on Gaston Leroux's novel.

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Scanialara You won't be disappointed!
Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation
Kodie Bird True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.
Jakoba True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.
katherine5005 I personally liked this version. It was nice to not run into a wanna-be Webber version. While Ken Hill's is my favorite theater production, Y&K's is not far behind. My only two disappointments in this movie was 1) Not seeing his face and 2) not hearing the wonderful music that is in the theater script. I LOVED Charles Dance, his voice was so soothing and contained melody and he fit the character PERFECTLY! Since I doubt I will ever get to see the theater production, this is very close and I am thankful for it. He was so innocent and pure, during the forest scene where he is imagining the creatures and all was so cute and sweet. I didn't care much for Raoul...but Teri Polo has a beautiful voice and I was very much impressed with her. The chandelier scene was a bit of a disappointment, but I do understand they didn't have the special effects we have of today, but it is much better then some I have seen in other Phantom of the Opera movies. I was also glad to hear Faust, since it is one of my favorite operas. Though Carlotta butchered her songs, no offense to anyone who likes her, but she really couldn't sing well.
FloatingOpera7 I never saw this on TV. In 1990, I was exactly 10 years old, and must have missed this two part TV movie. It won an Emmy or Golden Globe for best TV drama. Director Tony Richardson (of Tom Jones fame) makes a brilliant adaptation of the play by Arthur L. Kopit. Charles Dance stars as the tragic Phantom Of The Opera, Erik, whose father Gerard Carriere (played by Burt Lancaster) manages the theatre and conceals his hideously deformed son underground. There have been some alterations to the versions most people are familiar with- either the Lon Cheney version of 1926 or the more recent Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. These changes include the omission of Raoul, Vicomte De Chagny and calling him Phillipe. The Phantom's father is a new character, taking the role that Madame Giry was supposed to fill. She had saved the troubled Phantom and hidden him under the theatre and been a "parent" figure to him. Teri Polo plays Christine Daee, the ingenue of the Paris Opera and the Phantom's student and true love. More than any other film, the relationship between Christine and the Phantom as mentor/muse..student and teacher is most emphasized. The love story is therefore even more emotional and profound. In the end, we can't help but cry when watch how a father is forced to kill his own son, who is also ready to die and even asking for the death blow, high atop the Paris Opera dome/rooftop, surrounded by men ready to fire.This has its moments. The visuals and cinematography are top-notch, effectively creating the 19th century Paris Opera environment- complete with the world of ballerinas, costume makers, patrons, singers and managers. Andrea Ferreol as the bitchy, jealous and totally corrupt La Carlotta is quite a good performance. The Phantom is portrayed as a sympathetic and tragic figure, not a terror of the opera, which is closest to the original concept of author Gaston Leroux. This is the same kind of Phantom we get in the Lloyd Webber musical. This is not that version, mind you, and is strictly a drama. The use of authentic operas (Norma, La Traviata and Faust) which were indeed staged at the Paris Opera is advantageous. There are several moments of humor- especially in the scenes in which La Carlotta's singing is foiled by schemes devised by the Phantom i.e. itching powder during her entrance aria as Norma and the glue on the cup she raises in the toast song in Traviata. True, some of the dialogue, especially in the later portions, gets too simple, stilted and wooden. But the strength of this movie is the chemistry between Teri Polo's Christine Daee and Charles Dance as the Phantom. Beautiful film, not to be missed. If you like anything Phantom, this film is one to watch. The music is gorgeous, the costumes, the cinematography and the acting.
walterlindsay My grandma recorded this movie off the TV when it came out like 15 years ago. Ever since then i have watched the movie religiously. I know exactly where the fast forward because i know where all the commercials are. I have been looking for so long on where the find this movie so i can buy it and have a good copy of it. Every time i look for it though, it is like it was never even made. I am so happy to finally find a website where i know it was actually a real movie. Now i need to just find where i can buy it at. If anyone has any ideas, PLEASE let me know. My e-mail address is (walterlindsay@hotmail.com) if you could in the subject box write something about the phantom that would be great. I get a lot of junk e-mail. and i might delete it otherwise. ANyways, greatest movie ever. I am excited to see the new one they have coming out in December. I know it won't compare because the story line is a little different, but i have seen the Broadway play and i thought that was pretty awesome, so i hope this new movie adds up.Anyways thank you to whoever made this page. I am sooooooo happy now:)
opera_ghost There has been many movie-version's of well known story of Phantom- the tragic figure, who has found home in the Opera house in Paris. But for my own surprise best version is not made for the cinema, but for the TV. Movies strengths seem to be the atmosphiere and actors. It is only Phantom movie that is filmed on location as well features french actors. Everything seems to be in place. You can feel one with the characters, nothing supernatural. There's not even silly clisés that seem to be necesery add-ons for any movie that deal with anykind lovestory.It is actually second Phantom of the Opera movie I had seen back on 90's and it is also only one that is equal in quality to Lon Chaney's silent movie. When you have a question: to see it or not, I believe it is one of the "must-see"'s.

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