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Phantom of the Opera (The) AKA Il Fantasma dell'Opera AKA Dario Argento's The Phantom of the Opera (1998)
Dario Argento's gory remake of the classic novel by Gaston Leroux.Director: Dario Argento
Year of Copyright: 1998
Year of Production: 1998
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Extras:Julian Sands Interview (3:04)
Photo Gallery (20 images)
2 Cast & 1 Crew Filmographies (10 images)
Fangoria magazine article ("Brother of Horror" by Martin Coxhead) (32 imges)
"Behind The Scenes" featurette (10:20)
Theatrical Trailer (1:34)
Video Trailer (1:18) -
Subtitles:Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also includes a 4:3 version on side B. The Spanish subtitles do not work on the 1.85:1 version, only on the 4:3 version.
The 5.1 track has sync issues that effect the music track only (the dialogue and effects are in sync).
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Extras:Behind the Scenes:
- On Set Footage
- Interviews of Dario Argento and cast
Alan Jones film notes from the book "Profondo Argento"
Cast & crew filmographies
2 TV Spots
Theatrical trailer
Bonus trailers:
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Extras:Cast & crew filmographies
Theatrical trailer -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Original Trailer (1:26)
Bonus Trailers
- They Nest (1:55)
- Trance (2:00)
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
German DTS 5.1
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Notes:DVD Title: Das Phantom der Oper
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Extras:"Behind the Scenes"
- On Set Footage
- Interview with Julian Sands
Cast & crew filmographies
Photo gallery
Theatrical trailer -
Subtitles:Dutch
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:8712241000863
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Extras:"Special" 1998 featurette (5:13)
"Behind the scenes" 1998 featurette (10:18)
"From Literature to Film" notes (18 pages)
Cast biographies and filmographies for:
- Asia Argento (Actress - 5 pages)
- Julian Sands (Actor - 5 pages)
- Andrea Di Stefano (Actor - 4 pages)
Crew biographies and filmographies for:
- Dario Argento (Director - 6 pages)
- Ennio Morricone (Composer - 6 pages)
Italian theatrical trailer (1:25)
DVD credits -
Subtitles:English, Italian HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:8010020068586
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Notes:Comes with a 4-page booklet.
Extras are in Italian only. -
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Extras:Behind the Scenes:
- On Set Footage (10:21)
- 2005 Interview with Julian Sands (3:02)
Photo gallery (10 images)
Cast & crew filmographies and biographies
- Dario Argento (5 pages)
- Julian Sands (1 page)
- Asia Argento (4 pages)
US theatrical trailer (1:32) -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:7036988004696
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Notes:All credits are in Italian.
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Extras:Behind the scenes: On Set Footage
Cast & crew filmographies
Photo gallery
Theatrical trailer
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Subtitles:Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:8420172028749
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Notes:DVD Title: El Fantasma De La Ópera
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"Dario Argento: An Eye For Horror" 2000 documentary (56:52)
"Behind the Scenes" 1998 featurette (10:20)
Julian Sands 2004 Interview (3:04)
Teaser Trailer (1:06)
Theatrical Trailer (1:34)
Video Trailer (1:18) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:9322225025516
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OVERALL: Draw
R2 Italian release from "Medusa" has both English and Italian DD5.1, and with English subtitles. R0 US release has the best extras, with English DD5.1.
Note that the R4 has a lengthy documentary, but the film is cut, as is the R2 Spain. -
CUTS:
- R0 Unrated Director's Cut America- A-Pix / Ardustry - No cuts - Unrated director's cut
- R0 United Kingdom- Tartan - No Cuts - Unrated Director's Cut (99:31 PAL)
- R2 France- TF1 Vidéo - Yes - This is the same version which was shown in French theatres, so it's missing the Turkish bath scene
- R2 Germany- Sunfilm Entertainment - No cuts - Unrated director's cut (99:27 PAL)
- R2 Holland- Dutch Filmworks - No Cuts - Unrated director's cut (98:55 PAL)
- R2 Serie Premium Italy- Medusa Home Entertainment - No Cuts - Unrated director's cut (98:55 PAL)
- R2 Scandinavia- Futurefilm / On Air / Star Media - No cuts - Unrated director's cut (98:55 PAL)
- R2 Spain- Manga Films - Yes - Unrated director's cut, it's missing a scene set in a carriage where Raoul talks to his brother on their way to have a bath and the scene at said bath house immediately afterwards (95:43 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- High Fliers - No Cuts - Unrated Director's Cut (99:27 PAL)
- R4 Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - Yes - Missing the Turkish bath scene (95:22 PAL)
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 29/11/03
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 25/08/22UPDATE LOG:
21/12/18: R2 UK High Fliers added.
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09/08/19: Added info re cuts to Spain and note to winner notes.
25/08/22: Dates.
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