The Phantom of the Opera (miniseries) stolen, however, by Ian Richardson and Andrea Ferreo...," and concluded ""Phantom" adds up to an odd but fascinating prime-time diversion." The Phantom of the Opera (miniseries) The Phantom of the Opera is a 1990 American two-part television miniseries directed by Tony Richardson and stars Charles Dance in the title role. It is adapted from Arthur Kopit's book from his unproduced stage musical "Phantom", which is based loosely on Gaston Leroux's novel. The Phantom of the Opera is a disfigured musician named Erik who lives below the Opéra Garnier in Paris. He has a large part in managing each performance through
The Phantom of the Opera (1989 film) of it happening at this stage are "highly unlikely". The Phantom of the Opera (1989 film) The Phantom of the Opera is a 1989 American horror film directed by Dwight H. Little and based on Gaston Leroux's novel of the same name. The film is an updated and gorier version of the classic 1910 tale, and stars Robert Englund as the Phantom. Christine Day (Jill Schoelen), a young opera singer in modern-day Manhattan, is searching for a unique piece to sing at her next audition. Her friend and manager Meg (Molly Shannon) discovers an old opera piece called "Don Juan