USA / UK,
2004, 143 min
(Alternative: 136 min)
Directed by:
Joel SchumacherCinematography:
John MathiesonCast:
Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, Simon Callow, Ciarán Hinds, Kevin McNally, Minnie Driver, Victor McGuire, Murray Melvin (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Musical Drama based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated musical phenomenon. The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical genius (Gerard Butler) who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, waging a reign of terror over its occupants. When he falls fatally in love with the lovely Christine (Emmy Rossum), the Phantom devotes himself to creating a new star for the Opera, exerting a strange sense of control over the young soprano as he nurtures her extraordinary talents. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2005 - John Mathieson (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 2005 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
- 2005 - Best Achievement in Production Design
Golden Globes
- 2005 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 2005 - Emmy Rossum (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 2005 - Andrew Lloyd Webber (Best Original Song)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2005 - Emmy Rossum (Best Young Actress)
- 2005 - Best Picture
The Saturn Awards
- 2005 - Emmy Rossum (Best Young Actor/Actress)
- 2005 - Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
- 2005 - Alexandra Byrne (Best Costumes)