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The Awakening (1980)

R · 1980-07-09 · 1h 45m · EN
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They thought they had buried her forever!

When a British archaeologist violates an Egyptian queen's tomb, her evil spirit enters his daughter.

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Mike NewellDirectorAllan ScottWriterClive ExtonWriterChris BryantWriter

Media

▶ The Awakening 1980 TV trailer #2

Top billed cast

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Charlton HestonCharlton HestonMatthew CorbeckSusannah YorkSusannah YorkJane TurnerJill TownsendJill TownsendAnne CorbeckStephanie ZimbalistStephanie ZimbalistMargaret CorbeckPatrick DruryPatrick DruryPaul WhittierBruce MyersBruce MyersDr. KhalidNadim SawalhaNadim SawalhaDr. El SadekIan McDiarmidIan McDiarmidDr. RichterAhmed OsmanAhmed OsmanYussefMiriam MargolyesMiriam MargolyesDr. KadiraMichael MellingerMichael MellingerHamidLeonard MaguireLeonard MaguireJohn Matthews

Keywords

EvilQueenSpiritCurseMummyEgyptArchaeologistEgyptian tombMummy's curse

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHorrorTheme affinityEvil · Queen · SpiritDirector preference16735Actor preference63218 · 321839 · 69654Country preferenceGbDecade preference1980

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Frequently asked questions about The Awakening

What is The Awakening about?

When a British archaeologist violates an Egyptian queen's tomb, her evil spirit enters his daughter.

How long is The Awakening?

The Awakening has a runtime of 105 minutes.