Richard Dutton — The Phantom of the Opera Character Profile

About Richard Dutton

Christine's fiancé in 1885 who becomes jealous of her mysterious teacher. He allies with Inspector Hawkins to hunt the Phantom and attempts to rescue Christine. During the lair confrontation, he fights Erik but is fatally stabbed and burned.

Character Facts

Played by

Alex Hyde-White

Appears in

The Phantom of the Opera (1989)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Richard Dutton — Conflict Archenemy — Erik Destler / The Phantom (Robert Englund)

  Richard and Erik are mortal enemies, culminating in a fatal confrontation.

• Richard Dutton — Romantic Fiancé — Christine Day (Jill Schoelen)

  Richard is Christine's engaged partner and primary emotional anchor.

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• Erik Destler / The Phantom (Robert Englund)
• Christine Day (Jill Schoelen)
• Martin Barton (Bill Nighy)
• Insp. Hawkins (Terence Harvey)
• La Carlotta (Stephanie Lawrence)
• Mott (Mark Ryan)
• Meg (New York) (Molly Shannon)
• Harrison (Peter Clapham)
• Davies (Nathan Lewis)
• Meg (London) (Emma Rawson)
• Roland (Robin Hunter)
• Maitre d' (Lajos Dobák)