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The Phantom of the Opera (1925) -- A mad, disfigured composer seeks love with a lovely young opera singer.

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Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Grumpy Old Picture Show (2008) (V) (writer: "The Jig", "Sea Horses", "Birdman Of Alcatraz", "Judas Iscariot", "Always With Me", "An Angel Spoke To Me", "Tigger The Bounce", "Counter Attack", "Merlin The Magician", "Catherine Of Aragon / Catherine Howard / Anne Boleyn / The Day Thou Gavest Lord") (arranger: "See A Monkey On A Stick", "Eleanor Rigby", "Amazing Grace", "Starship Trooper") 2008 - -
- 2. The Other Side of Rick Wakeman (2007) (V) (writer: "The Henry Suite", "Gone But Not Forgotten", "The Meeting", "After The Ball", "Birdman Of Alcatraz", "Guinevere/ Merlin The Magician", "Children Of Chernobyl" (Audio only)) (arranger: "See A Monkey On A Stick", "A Glimpse Of Heaven", "Morning Has Broken", "And You And I", "Wonderous Stories", "Help/ Eleanor Rigby") 2007 - -
- 3. Classic Artists: Yes (2007) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru", "Ritual (Nous Sommes Du Soleil)", "Mind Drive") 2007 - -
- 4. Amazing Grace (2007) (V) (performer: "Amazing Grace (Piano)", "There Is A Green Hill Far Away", "Glad That I Live Am I", "Nearer, My God, To Thee", "All Things Bright And Beautiful", "Jerusalem", "When We Walk With The Lord (Trust And Obey)", "All People That On Earth Do Dwell", "I Vow To Thee, My Country", "When I Survey The Wonderous Cross", "Morning Has Broken", "Abide With Me", "The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended", "Ode To Joy", "Amazing Grace") 2007 - 6.8 (10)
- 5. Yes: Live at Montreux 2003 (2007) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru", "South Side Of The Sky", "Heart Of The Sunrise") ("Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Jane Seymour") 2007 - 8.0 (19)
- 6. Rick Wakeman: Made in Cuba (2006) (V) (writer: "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth", "The Realisation/ The Spaceman", "The Visit/ Return Of The Phantom", "Jane Seymour", "King Arthur Medley", "Cathedral Of The Sky", "Merlin The Magician") (performer: "Jane Seymour") 2006 - -
- 7. Songs from Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert (2005) (V) (writer: "South Side Of The Sky", "Mind Drive (Part 3)", "The Meeting Room", "The Meeting", "Ritual (Nous Sommes Du Soleil)") (performer: "Mind Drive (Part 3)", "The Meeting Room", "The Meeting") ("Mind Drive (Parts 1 & 2)") 2005 - 7.5 (15)
- 8. Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe (2005) (V) (performer: "Show Me") 2005 - 6.2 (5)
- 9. Yes: Acoustic (2004) (V) (writer: "South Side Of The Sky/ Piano Solo") (performer: "South Side Of The Sky/ Piano Solo") 2004 - 8.4 (5)
- 10. Out There (2004) (V) (writer: "Out There", "The Mission", "To Be With You", "Universe Of Sound", "Music Of Love", "The Cathedral Of The Sky") 2004 - -
- 11. Yesspeak (2003) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru", "South Side Of The Sky", "Heart Of The Sunrise") ("Catherine Of Aragon/ Catherine Howard/ Jane Seymour") 2003 - 6.5 (19)
- 12. Rick Wakeman: Live in Buenos Aires (2001) (V) (writer: "Lancelot And The Black Knight", "Catherine Howard", "Catherine Of Aragon", "The Visit", "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth", "Catherine Parr", "Merlin The Magician", "Buried Alive", "1984/ Robot Man") 2001 - -
- 13. "Top Ten" (2000)   (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 4.3 (14)
1 TV episode:
  • "Top Ten: Prog Rock" (writer: "Lancelot And The Black Knight") (performer: "Lancelot And The Black Knight")
- 14. Yes: Keys to Ascension (2001) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru", "The Revealing Science Of God (Dance Of The Dawn)") 2001 - 7.4 (21)
- 15. Rick Wakeman: The Legend Live in Concert 2000 (2000) (V) (writer: "Birdman Of Alcatraz", "Seasons Of Change", "Jane Seymour", "Children Of Chernobyl", "Sea Horses" (audio only), "Gone But Not Forgotten" (audio only), "Elgin Mansions" (audio only), "Merlin The Magician" (audio only)) (arranger: "Canon In D", "Catherine Howard/ Catherine Of Aragon", "The Nursery Rhyme Concerto", "The Journey/ Dance Of A Thousand Lights", "And You And I/ Wonderous Stories", "Guinevere/ Lancelot And The Black Knight", "Help/ Eleanor Rigby", "Clair De Lune", "Morning Has Broken" (audio only), "The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended" (audio only)) 2000 - -
- 16. "Rock Family Trees" (1995)   (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 8.2 (18)
1 TV episode:
  • "Rock Family Trees: The Prog Rock Years (#2.5)" (writer: "Catherine Howard", "The Journey", "Arthur", "Lancelot And The Black Knight", "Themes", "Silent Talking") (performer: "Catherine Howard", "The Journey", "Arthur", "Lancelot And The Black Knight")
- 17. "This Is Your Life" (1955)   (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 6.6 (29)
1 TV episode:
- 18. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus (1994) (V) (writer: "Intro/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician", "Birthright", "Themes", "Brother Of Mine", "The Meeting", "Heart Of The Sunrise", "Order Of The Universe") (arranger: "All Good People (Extended Version)") 1994 - 9.0 (24)
- 19. Rick Wakeman: The Classical Connection (1991) (V) (writer: "Merlin The Magician", "After The Ball", "Sea Horses", "Julia/ 1984 Overture") (arranger: "Summertime", "Eleanor Rigby") 1991 - -
- 20. Yesshows '91: Union Tour Live (1991) (V) (writer: "Heart Of The Sunrise") (performer: "Excerpts from: Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician") (arranger: "Excerpts from: Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician") 1991 - -
- 21. Yes: Greatest Video Hits (1991) (V) (writer: "Madrigal") 1991 - 7.7 (5)
- 22. YesYears (1991) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru", "Ritual (Nous Sommes Du Soleil)", "Catherine Of Aragon") (performer: "Catherine Of Aragon") 1991 - 7.7 (5)
- 23. Rick Wakeman: Live (1990) (V) (writer: "Anne Boleyn", "Elizabethan Rock/ Make Me A Woman", "Catherine Parr", "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth", "Merlin The Magician") 1990 - -
- 24. In the Big Dream (1989) (V) (writer: "Themes", "Brother Of Mine", "Fist Of Fire", "Order Of The Universe", "I'm Alive", "Heart Of The Sunrise" (Live)) 1989 - -
- 25. Playing for Keeps (1986) (writer: "THINK WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT") 1986 - 3.9 (246)
- 26. Crimes of Passion (1984)   (music: "IT'S A LOVELY LIFE") 1984 - 5.9 (2,344)
AKAs:
  • Ken Russell's Crimes of Passion (Australia)
- 27. "Omnibus" (1967)   (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 7.5 (14)
1 TV episode:
- 28. Le chaînon manquant (1980)   (writer: "FLYIN'", "STEAMHOLE DANCE") (performer: "FLYIN'", "STEAMHOLE DANCE") (producer: "STEAMHOLE DANCE") 1980 - 6.4 (203)
AKAs:
  • B.C. Rock (USA)
  • De ontbrekende schakel (Belgium: Flemish title)
  • The Missing Link (International: English title)
- 29. "My Son, My Son" (1979) ("Birdman of Alcatraz") 1979 - 7.4 (5)
- 30. Yes: Live in Philadelphia 1979 (1979) (V) (writer: "Siberian Khatru") 1979 - 5.4 (13)
- 31. "The Old Grey Whistle Test" (1971)   (3 episodes, 1972-1976) 1976 - 7.9 (31)
AKAs:
  • Whistle Test (UK: new title)
3 TV episodes:
- 32. Yessongs (1975) (writer: "Excerpts from 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII'") (performer: "Excerpts from 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII'") 1975 - 7.5 (141)
- 33. Lisztomania (1975) (lyrics: "Excelsior Song") ("Hibernation") 1975 - 5.9 (553)
- 34. Rick Wakeman in Concert: Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1975) (TV) (writer: "Catherine Parr", "Guinevere", "The Journey", "Recollection", "The Battle", "The Forest", "Catherine Howard", "Merlin The Magician", "Anne Boleyn/ The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended", "Reprise from The Forest") 1975 - 6.4 (60)
Composer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Roger Dean: Views (2001) (V) 2001 - -
- 2. Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996)   1996 - 5.0 (384)
AKAs:
  • Minuit à Saint-Petersbourg (Canada: French title)
- 3. Bullet to Beijing (1995)   1995 - 5.7 (539)
AKAs:
  • Beijing express (Canada: French title)
  • Len Deighton's Bullet to Beijing (USA: complete title)
- 4. Hero: The Official Film of the 1986 FIFA World Cup (1987)   1987 - 7.8 (158)
AKAs:
  • Hero (short title)
- 5. The Day After the Fair (1987) (TV) 1987 - 6.2 (36)
- 6. "Database" (1984) 1984 - -
- 7. G'olé! (1982) 1982 - 7.2 (37)
- 8. She (1982) 1982 - 3.7 (313)
- 9. The Burning (1981)   1981 - 6.1 (2,896)
AKAs:
  • Cropsy (USA: reissue title)
- 10. "My Son, My Son" (1979) 1979 - 7.4 (5)
- 11. White Rock (1977) 1977 - 5.6 (21)
- 12. Lisztomania (1975) 1975 - 5.9 (553)
- 13. Rick Wakeman in Concert: Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1975) (TV) 1975 - 6.4 (60)
- 14. Una fórmula para correr (1975) 1975 - -
- 15. The Phantom of the Opera (1925) (1990) 1925 - 7.8 (5,093)
Music Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Hero: The Official Film of the 1986 FIFA World Cup (1987)   (musician) 1987 - 7.8 (158)
AKAs:
  • Hero (short title)
- 2. Creepshow 2 (1987)   (composer: additional music "The Raft") 1987 - 5.3 (5,332)
AKAs:
  • Dead and Undead: Creepshow 2 (USA: alternative title)
- 3. "Lytton's Diary" (1985)   composer: title music (4 episodes, 1985) composer: theme music (1 episode, 1985) musician (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 7.8 (5)
- 4. Crimes of Passion (1984)   (composer: song "It's a Lovely Life") (music producer) (musician: keybords) 1984 - 5.9 (2,344)
AKAs:
  • Ken Russell's Crimes of Passion (Australia)
- 5. The Burning (1981)   (music soundtrack producer) 1981 - 6.1 (2,896)
AKAs:
  • Cropsy (USA: reissue title)
- 6. Zee and Co. (1972)   (composer: party music) (uncredited) 1972 - 5.4 (211)
AKAs:
  • X, Y and Zee (USA)
Actor
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- 1. Alone (2002) Night Clerk 2002 - 4.5 (434)
- 2. Crimes of Passion (1984)   (uncredited) Wedding Photographer 1984 - 5.9 (2,344)
AKAs:
  • Ken Russell's Crimes of Passion (Australia)
- 3. Lisztomania (1975) Thor 1975 - 5.9 (553)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe (2005) (V) (thanks) 2005 - 6.2 (5)
- 2. Yes: Greatest Video Hits (1991) (V) (thanks) 1991 - 7.7 (5)
Self
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- 1. "Richard & Judy's New Position" (2008)   Himself (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - -
AKAs:
  • Richard & Judy (UK: new title)
- 2. Prog Rock Britannia (2009) (TV) Himself 2009 - 7.4 (14)
- 3. "Mastermind" (1972)   Himself (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 6.6 (23)
AKAs:
  • Celebrity Mastermind (UK: promotional title)
  • Junior Mastermind (UK: promotional title)
1 TV episode:
- 4. Countdown: One Last Consonant Please, Carol (2008) (TV) Himself 2008 - -
- 5. "The Wright Stuff" (2000)   Himself / Himself - Guest Panelist (2 episodes, 2005-2008) 2008 - 5.0 (75)
2 TV episodes:
- 6. "Loose Women" (1999)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 3.8 (300)
1 TV episode:
- 7. "The ONE Show" (2006)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 5.2 (46)
1 TV episode:
- 8. "Richard & Judy" (2001)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 3.9 (187)
1 TV episode:
- 9. "Countdown" (1982)   Himself (87 episodes, 1997-2008) 2008 - 7.5 (104)
- 10. Grumpy Old Picture Show (2008) (V) Himself 2008 - -
- 11. Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who (2007) Himself 2007 - 8.4 (425)
- 12. The Other Side of Rick Wakeman (2007) (V) Himself 2007 - -
- 13. Classic Artists: Yes (2007) (V) Himself 2007 - -
- 14. Amazing Grace (2007) (V) Himself 2007 - 6.8 (10)
- 15. Yes: Live at Montreux 2003 (2007) (V) Himself 2007 - 8.0 (19)
- 16. "Inside Out" (2002)   Himself (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - -
1 TV episode:
- 17. Rick Wakeman: Made in Cuba (2006) (V) Himself (Keyboards) 2006 - -
- 18. "Grumpy Old Men" (2003)   Himself (6 episodes, 2003-2006) 2006 - 8.8 (73)
- 19. "Top Gear" (1978)   Himself (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 9.6 (7,292)
1 TV episode:
- 20. "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" (1996)   Himself / Himself - Special Guest (5 episodes, 1998-2006) 2006 - 8.9 (871)
- 21. Grumpy Old New Year (2006) (TV) Himself 2006 - -
- 22. The Wonderful World of Whiteley (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - -
- 23. "The Weakest Link" (2000)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 5.6 (202)
AKAs:
  • Weakest Link Champions' League (UK: alternative title)
- 24. Shameful Secrets of the 70s (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - -
- 25. "Soundstage" (2003)   Himself - Keyboards (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 8.8 (13)
1 TV episode:
- 26. Songs from Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert (2005) (V) Himself 2005 - 7.5 (15)
- 27. Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe (2005) (V) Himself - Show Me 2005 - 6.2 (5)
- 28. Mr Countdown: A Tribute to Richard Whiteley (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - 6.9 (7)
- 29. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - 6.9 (8)
- 30. Blood on the Turntable (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - 8.2 (9)
- 31. Moog (2004) Himself 2004 - 6.0 (212)
- 32. Yes: Acoustic (2004) (V) Himself/ Narration 2004 - 8.4 (5)
- 33. Out There (2004) (V) Himself 2004 - -
- 34. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999)   Himself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 5.0 (244)
AKAs:
  • The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
- 35. "Have I Got News for You" (1990)   Himself (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 8.7 (708)
AKAs:
  • HIGNFY (UK: short title)
  • Have I Got 1992 for You (UK: rerun title)
  • Have I Got Old News for You (UK: rerun title)
  • Have I Got a Little Bit More News for You (UK: rerun title (longer version))
  • Have I Got the 90s for You (UK: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 36. Yesspeak (2003) (V) Performer 2003 - 6.5 (19)
- 37. Richard Whiteley: Television Man (2003) (TV) Himself 2003 - -
- 38. The Old Grey Whistle Test: Vol. 2 (2003) (V) Himself 2003 - -
- 39. "Banzai" (2003)   Himself (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 4.8 (40)
1 TV episode:
- 40. God Save the Queen: the Soundtrack to the Summer of '77 (2002) (TV) Himself 2002 - -
- 41. "This Is Your Life" (1955)   Himself / Himself (Subject) (3 episodes, 1994-2002) 2002 - 6.6 (29)
- 42. Rick Wakeman: Live in Buenos Aires (2001) (V) Himself 2001 - -
- 43. Roger Dean: Views (2001) (V) Himself - Presenter 2001 - -
- 44. "A Question of Pop" (2000)   Himself (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - -
1 TV episode:
- 45. "Top Ten" (2000)   Himself / Interviewee (2 episodes, 2000-2001) 2001 - 4.3 (14)
2 TV episodes:
- 46. Yes: Keys to Ascension (2001) (V) Himself 2001 - 7.4 (21)
- 47. "Open House" (1998)   Himself (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - -
AKAs:
  • Open House with Gloria Hunniford (UK)
1 TV episode:
- 48. Rick Wakeman: The Legend Live in Concert 2000 (2000) (V) Himself 2000 - -
- 49. "Masterchef" (1990)   Himself (2 episodes, 1994-2000) 2000 - 6.9 (20)
2 TV episodes:
- 50. Heroes of Comedy: Norman Wisdom (1999) (TV) Himself 1999 - -
- 51. "Mundo VIP" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 3.6 (27)
1 TV episode:
- 52. "Rock Family Trees" (1995)   Himself (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 8.2 (18)
- 53. "My Favourite Hymns" (1998) Himself 1998 - -
- 54. "Live at Jongleurs" (1997) Himself - Host 1997 - 5.8 (7)
- 55. "Fox After Breakfast" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 6.7 (5)
AKAs:
  • The Vicki Lawrence Show (new title)
- 56. "This Morning" (1988)   Himself (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 4.5 (113)
AKAs:
  • This Morning with Richard and Judy (UK: informal title)
1 TV episode:
- 57. Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms (1995) (TV) Himself 1995 - -
- 58. An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck (1994) (TV) Himself 1994 - -
- 59. "Bygones" (1994) Himself - Team Captain 1994 - -
- 60. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus (1994) (V) Himself 1994 - 9.0 (24)
- 61. Rick Wakeman: The Classical Connection (1991) (V) Himself 1991 - -
- 62. Yesshows '91: Union Tour Live (1991) (V) Himself (Keyboards) 1991 - -
- 63. Yes: Greatest Video Hits (1991) (V) Himself 1991 - 7.7 (5)
- 64. YesYears (1991) (V) Himself 1991 - 7.7 (5)
- 65. Rick Wakeman: Live (1990) (V) Himself 1990 - -
- 66. In the Big Dream (1989) (V) Himself 1989 - -
- 67. "Pop Quiz" (1981)   Himself (3 episodes, 1981-1983) 1983 - -
3 TV episodes:
- 68. "Through the Keyhole" (1983) Himself - Panellist (unknown episodes) 1983 - 5.4 (13)
- 69. "Omnibus" (1967)   Himself (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 7.5 (14)
- 70. "GasTank" (1982) Himself 1982 - -
- 71. "Friday Night, Saturday Morning" (1979)   Himself (1 episode, 1980) 1980 - -
- 72. Yes: Live in Philadelphia 1979 (1979) (V) Himself 1979 - 5.4 (13)
- 73. "The Old Grey Whistle Test" (1971)   Himself (4 episodes, 1972-1976) 1976 - 7.9 (31)
- 74. "Piano Party" (1976)   Himself (1 episode, 1976) 1976 - -
AKAs:
  • Oscar Peterson's Piano Party (UK: complete title)
1 TV episode:
- 75. Yessongs (1975) Himself (Keyboards) 1975 - 7.5 (141)
- 76. Rick Wakeman in Concert: Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1975) (TV) Himself 1975 - 6.4 (60)
- 77. Sounding Out: Yes (1972) (TV) Himself 1972 - -

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