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The Phantom (1996)

โ€œSlam evil!โ€

5.3/10 ยท 650 votes 1h 40m pg ActionAdventure

#92 of 95 films from 1996 #2076 of 2168 in action

Directed by Simon Wincer ยท Written by Jeffrey Boam

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Overview

The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power.

Cast

Billy Zaneas The Phantom / Kit Walker
Kristy Swansonas Diana Palmer
Treat Williamsas Xander Drax
Catherine Zeta-Jonesas Sala
James Remaras Quill
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawaas The Great Kabai Sengh
Bill Smitrovichas Uncle Dave Palmer
Casey Siemaszkoas Morgan
David Provalas Charlie Zephro
Joseph Ragnoas Ray Zephro
Samantha Eggaras Lily Palmer
Jon Tenneyas Jimmy Wells
Patrick McGoohanas Phantom's Dad
Robert Colebyas Capt. Philip Horton

Facts

Release dateJune 6, 1996
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$17,323,326 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0117331

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Questions

How long is The Phantom?
The Phantom runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is The Phantom worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.3/10 across 650 votes, which places it #92 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 4%) and #2076 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Phantom?
The Phantom was directed by Simon Wincer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991), Free Willy (1993), Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001).
Who stars in The Phantom?
Billy Zane as The Phantom / Kit Walker; Kristy Swanson as Diana Palmer; Treat Williams as Xander Drax; Catherine Zeta-Jones as Sala; James Remar as Quill; Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as The Great Kabai Sengh.
What is The Phantom rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Phantom?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30516.

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