The Phantom (1996)
Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins
Synopsis: Set in the 1930s, this film adaptation of Lee Falk's comic strip brings to life the purple-suited, jungle-dwelling Phantom. What the Phantom lacks in superpowers and gadgetry, he makes up for in courage and heroism. Here, The Phantom is pitted against villainous Xander Drax, a... Set in the 1930s, this film adaptation of Lee Falk's comic strip brings to life the purple-suited, jungle-dwelling Phantom. What the Phantom lacks in superpowers and gadgetry, he makes up for in courage and heroism. Here, The Phantom is pitted against villainous Xander Drax, a expensive-suited criminal mastermind, who is desperately trying to acquire three skulls, each of which is located in a different part of the world. When united, the skulls give their owner magical powers. The Phantom, along with plucky displaced New Yorker Diana Palmer, set out to stop Drax -- leading to hair-raising, death-defying adventures for the brave pair. But can they thwart the clever Drax before it's too late? [More]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Starring: Billy Zane, Treat Williams, Kristy Swanson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Remar
DVD Info
Release:
May 25, 1999
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Widescreen Anamorphic
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
- Dolby Digital Surround - English
- Dolby Digital Surround - French
Additional Release Materials:
- Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
- Interactive Menus
- Scene Access
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Reviews
This belated, albeit decorative adaptation looks tamely second-hand.
Billy Zane proves he should be Superman, and Catherine Zeta-Jones breaks out before
Anyone looking for comic-strip excitement could do a lot worse.
Expect this ghost of bad movies past to walk quickly to the back bins of Blockbuster, where it should be filed under a helpful heading, monotonous and juvenile.
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