The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera is a 2004 musical romantic drama film based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical of the same name, which in turn is based on Gaston Leroux's novel, Le Fantôme de l'Opéra. Produced and co-written by Lloyd Webber and directed by Joel Schumacher, it stars Gerard Butler as the titular character, with Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, Minnie Driver, Simon Callow, Ciarán Hinds, Victor McGuire and Jennifer Ellison in supporting roles.
Plot
In 1870, a Parisian opera house prepares for the performance of the opera Hannibal, headed by soprano Carlotta Giudicelli. Theatre manager Monsieur Lefèvre plans to retire, leaving the opera house under the ownership of scrappers Richard Firmin and Gilles André, who introduce their patron, Viscount Raoul de Chagny. Carlotta refuses to perform after being constantly tormented by the theatre's resident "Opera Ghost", who is said to live in the catacombs below. Facing the performance's cancellation, ballet mistress Madame Giry suggests that dancer Christine Daaé, Raoul's childhood sweetheart, be the lead actress. Christine displays her singing talent and is a success on opening night.