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The Phantom (1996) -- Billy Zane (Titanic) stars as The Phantom in this thrill-a-minute actioner based on one of the most successful comic series of all time!
The Phantom (1996) -- The Phantom, descendent of a line of African heroes, travels to New York to thwart a criminal genius.
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Overview

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Lee Falk (characters)
Jeffrey Boam (written by)
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Release Date:
7 June 1996 (USA) more
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Tagline:
The Ghost Who Walks. The Man Who Cannot Die. more
Plot:
The Phantom, descendent of a line of African heroes, travels to New York to thwart a criminal genius. full summary | add synopsis
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2 wins more
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The Running Man, The Phantom, Drop Zone and Hard Rain Blu-ray Bound
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Captain Action and The Phantom to finally meet
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MPAA:
Rated PG for action/adventure violence and some mild language.
Runtime:
100 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The title character was originally to be played by Bruce Campbell. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: During the chase scene between the Phantom (on a horse) and two Police officers on motorcycles, when the bullets fired from the officers' pistols hit the nearby trees, they produce sparks. more
Quotes:
Diana Palmer: [to the Phantom] Before I go... take off your mask? Let me see your face... Kit. more
Movie Connections:
Version of "Defenders of the Earth" (1986) more

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good old fashioned ripping yarn, 16 December 2004
7/10
Author: lindaochopper from ireland

I watched this movie on TV last night and found it great fun.In the best sense of the word.

Old fashioned film making, good guys and bad guys, clearly defined and a good tale, well told. OK there were flaws in there also(mainly the interior set pieces which look like sound stages), but they should be overlooked, as its not a serious film and is not pretending to be anything other than it is. Its a fantasy/adventure film, in the best tradition, the kind they don't make anymore,no special effects, to speak of, but good action, wonderful locations and some good acting, for this genre.

I expect in this day of high tech special effects, it may seem less alluring to the more high tech minded but if your looking for some good old fashioned fun, this is one to watch. Not my favorite film, by any means but worth a look and deserves more than 5 out of 10, I give it 7 and hope somebody enjoys it for what it is, rather than what they feel it should be.

A film for the family to enjoy on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

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