Phantom Fights

Authors: Josh P.
Location: Chicago, IL

“Phantom Fights”

Directed by Martin Scorsese
Written by John Logan and Akiva Goldsman
Music by Michael Giacchino
Production Designed by Dante Ferrerti and Francesca Lo Schiavo
Costume Design by Sandy Powell
Film Editing by Michael Kahn
Cinematography by Wally Pfister

Principal Cast:

Kenneth Branagh (Lon Chaney)
David Strathairn (Rupert Julian)
Katie Holmes (Mary Philbin)
Leonardo DiCaprio (Norman Kerry)
Philip Seymour Hoffman (Carl Leammle, Sr.)
Ryan Philippe (Charles Van Enger)
Jack Black (Edward Sedgwick)
Meyrl Streep (Lois Webber)

Tagline: "Behind the making of a classic was the making of a scandal"

Synopsis: The 1925 version of The Phantom of the Opera is considered one of the best films of the silent movie era. The true story is that many tensions rose between members of the studio, cast and crew during production of the film. This is their story. From complications with the head of Universal, Carl Leammle (Hoffman), to the discontent between the director (Strathairn) and the film’s actors (Branagh, Holmes, DiCaprio), as viewed by the cameraman (Philippe), to the hiring of new directors (Black, Streep), the conflict and drama of making this acclaimed film is put on the silver screen once again.

What the press would say:

Martin Scorsese proves once again why he is such a living legend behind the camera. His grand sophistication is present within every frame shot. A wonderful design by the flawless Ferrerti and Powell are magnificent and Oscar nominated Batman Begins cinematographer Wally Pfister provides another great work to his resume. The ensemble is magnificent, particularly from the makeup-heavy Branagh, and Michael Giacchino’s score is another great piece. The campaign consideration:

Best Picture
Best Director: Martin Scorsese
Best Actor: Kenneth Branagh
Best Supporting Actor: David Strathairn
Best Original Screenplay: Akiva Goldsman and John Logan
Best Art Direction
Best Costume Design
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Makeup
Best Sound