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The Phantom

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A purple-costumed superhero (Billy Zane) tries to thwart a master criminal's (Treat Williams) acquisition of mystical skulls with legendary powers.
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The script gives Billy Zane little to work with, and thus he plays The Phantom as a friendly but completely one-dimensional hero.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly 07/07/2010
C
As the Phantom, Billy Zane, buff to the max, has a likable insouciance, but there's not much he can do to flesh out this relic. Go to Full Review Godfrey Cheshire Variety 03/26/2009
While it hardly stands to vanquish the celluloid incarnations of Superman and Batman, this version of an older cartoon crusader's exploits does have a pleasingly astute sense of its place in the great scheme of things pulp. Go to Full Review Trevor Johnston Time Out 06/24/2006
This belated, albeit decorative adaptation looks tamely second-hand. Go to Full Review Alan Jones Radio Times 02/02/2024
3/5
A glamorous cocktail of lost kingdoms, supernatural excitement and flashy special effects, Wincer's gently self-mocking tone makes this pulp-fiction treasure a slice of exotic escapism. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 07/03/2022
3/5
…a plush film, even if the tone, central performance and script all badly need revisions… Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 09/24/2020
2/10
No one seems to be taking any of it seriously, especially as the dialogue reflects dumbed-down conversations and repetition for viewers who may not be paying attention. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Thomas W @Enigma0999 Dec 4 One of the worst superheroes i have ever seen. The overall story and characters just doesn't work well and the phantom should of been shot and killed dozen times over but no one can aim. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Nov 21 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Shae M @Excelsior Sep 27 Been reading the comics on and off for year. This was better than people branded it. 1940s the Ghost who walks Horses, car chasers and ancient Skulls. A classic See more Sebastian L Sep 9 There's something about The Phantom that is deeply unsatisfying. Characters are lazily introduced, important elements are poorly established and key moments flash by. Zane is fine but has a tendency to rush his lines. At times it feels like Wincer forgot to direct his actors and to shoot half of the shots for every scene. You're never invested because there's almost no depth anywhere. See more Oaklee D @ODie63 Aug 29 A campy and hammy fun time. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 28 Success in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $17,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Simon Wincer

Director

Billy Zane

The Phantom

Kristy Swanson

Diana Palmer

Treat Williams

Xander Drax

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Sala

James Remar

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The Phantom: Official Clip - The Fourth Skull The Phantom: Official Clip - The Fourth Skull 2:11 The Phantom: Official Clip - Take Off Your Mask The Phantom: Official Clip - Take Off Your Mask 2:13 The Phantom: Official Clip - The Brotherhood The Phantom: Official Clip - The Brotherhood 2:11 The Phantom: Official Clip - Opportunity In Chaos The Phantom: Official Clip - Opportunity In Chaos 2:12 The Phantom: Official Clip - Show Me The Power The Phantom: Official Clip - Show Me The Power 2:00 The Phantom: Official Clip - Find Them, Stop Them The Phantom: Official Clip - Find Them, Stop Them 1:45 The Phantom: Official Clip - The Microscope The Phantom: Official Clip - The Microscope 1:48 The Phantom: Official Clip - The Skull The Phantom: Official Clip - The Skull 2:03 The Phantom: Official Clip - Good Samaritan The Phantom: Official Clip - Good Samaritan 1:50 View more videos

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Movie Info

Synopsis A purple-costumed superhero (Billy Zane) tries to thwart a master criminal's (Treat Williams) acquisition of mystical skulls with legendary powers.
Director
Simon Wincer
Producer
Robert Evans, Alan Ladd Jr.
Screenwriter
Jeffrey Boam
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, The Ladd Company
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 7, 1996, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.3M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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