Hollywood hosts the premiere of 'Phantom' (Photos)

"Phantom" had its Hollywood premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Feb. 27, 2013, in Hollywood, Calif. The film was written and directed by Todd Robinson and stars Ed Harris, Julian Adams and David Duchovny.

Gracing the red carpet premiere were Ed Harris, David Duchovny, Beau Bridges, Saye Yabandeh, Jonathan Schaech, director Todd Robinson, William Fichtner, Sean Patrick Flanery, producer Julian Adams, producer Pen Densham, producer John Watson, Clifton Collins Jr. and Amy Madigan.

In “Phantom,” the haunted Captain of a Soviet submarine holds the fate of the world in his hands. Forced to leave his family behind, he is charged with leading a covert mission cloaked in mystery.

This was the debut for “Phantom." The film opens in U.S. theaters on Friday, Mar. 1, 2013. The film will battle for box office dollars with the comedy "21 and Over," the horror flick "The Last Exorcism II" and Nicole Kidman's new film "Stoker."

“Phantom” is rated R for violence and has a run-time of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

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-Kay Shackleton is a film historian with special focus on Silent Films, see her work at SilentHollywood.com

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