The Phantom (HBO)
Adventure of a masked jungle hero, The Phantom
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About The Phantom (HBO)
Released: 1996
Platform: Max
Rating: PG
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Cast
Billy Zane, Treat Williams, Kristy Swanson, Catherine Zeta Jones, James Remar, Patrick McGoohan, John Capodice, Dane Carson, Jared Chandler, Robert Coleby, Rod Dailey, Samantha Eggar, Dane Farwell, Valerie Flueger, Radmar Jao, William Jones, Bernard Kates, Clint Lilley, Victor Madrona, Chatpong "Jim" Petchlor, Austin Peters, Jo Phillips, John Prosky, David Proval, Joseph Ragno, Al Ruscio, Leon Russom, Casey Siemaszko, Bill Smitrovich, Agoes Soedjarwo, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Jon Tenney, William Zappa, Alan Zitner
About The Phantom (HBO)
The Phantom, directed by Simon Wincer, is a 1996 American superhero film based on Lee Falk's comic strip 'The Phantom'. The film's plot follows the story of Kit Walker (played by Billy Zane), who inherits the role of The Phantom from his father to fight against evil forces. The movie is set in the 1930s and showcases a rich mix of adventure, mystery, and romance.
Making/ Production
The movie was produced by Robert Evans and Alan Ladd Jr. with the screenplay written by Jeffrey Boam. Filming took place in several locations including Australia, Thailand, and Los Angeles, capturing diverse landscapes to create the movie's unique setting.
Actors
- Billy Zane as The Phantom/ Kit Walker: Zane's captivating portrayal of The Phantom adds depth and personality to the character, making him both convincing and engaging.
- Kristy Swanson as Diana Palmer: Swanson plays the role of Diana Palmer, an intrepid reporter and love interest of The Phantom.
- Treat Williams as Xander Drax: Williams takes on the role of the film's villain, Xander Drax, bringing life to the character with his campy representation of evil.
- Catherine Zeta-Jones as Sala: Zeta-Jones role as Sala is a glamorous air pirate, offered compelling dynamism to the movie's character lineup.
Trivia/ Interesting Facts
- The Phantom was the first superhero movie from a major studio to feature a hero in a traditional, comic book-style costume.
- Billy Zane reportedly did many of his own stunts in the movie.
- Although based on an American comic strip, most of the film was filmed in Australia.
Quotes
- "The Phantom: Slade... stop.
Xander Drax: I don't think so, Phantom!" - "Diana Palmer: A hero, like you?
The Phantom: You think I'm a hero?."
Music, Soundtrack
- The music for 'The Phantom' was composed by David Newman, filling the film with a fantastic, adventurous score that complements the action and suspense.
- Some standout tracks include 'The Phantom Main Title', 'The Tomb', and 'Escaping The Island'.
About The Phantom (HBO)
The Phantom follows a costumed hero battling against a power-hungry businessman seeking supernatural artifacts.
