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The Mummy (1959)

NR · 1959-08-01 · 1h 28m · EN
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Torn from the tomb to terrify the world!

One by one the archaeologists who discover the 4,000-year-old tomb of Princess Ananka are brutally murdered. Kharis, high priest in Egypt 40 centuries ago, has been brought to life by the power of the ancient gods and his sole purpose is to destroy those responsible for the desecration of the sacred tomb. But Isobel, wife of one of the explorers, resembles the beautiful princess, forcing the speechless and tormented monster to defy commands and abduct Isobel to an unknown fate.

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Terence FisherDirector

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Peter CushingPeter CushingJohn BanningChristopher LeeChristopher LeeKharis, the MummyYvonne FurneauxYvonne FurneauxIsobel Banning / Princess AnankaEddie ByrneEddie ByrneInspector MulrooneyFelix AylmerFelix AylmerStephen BanningRaymond HuntleyRaymond HuntleyJoseph WhempleGeorge PastellGeorge PastellMehemet BeyMichael RipperMichael RipperPoacherGeorge WoodbridgeGeorge WoodbridgePolice ConstableHarold GoodwinHarold GoodwinPatDenis ShawDenis ShawMikeGerald LawsonGerald LawsonIrish Customer

Keywords

MurderPrincessRemakeCurseSwampArcheological digMummyArcheology Ancient egyptTombEgyptian tombHammer horrorNursing homeEgyptian princess

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Genre affinityHorrorTheme affinityMurder · Princess · RemakePacingShortDirector preference246205Actor preference17657 · 6199 · 237107Country preferenceGb

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Frequently asked questions about The Mummy

What is The Mummy about?

One by one the archaeologists who discover the 4,000-year-old tomb of Princess Ananka are brutally murdered. Kharis, high priest in Egypt 40 centuries ago, has been brought to life by the power of the ancient gods and his sole purpose is to destroy those responsible for the desecration of the sacred tomb. But Isobel, wife of one of the explorers, resembles the beautiful princess, forcing the speechless and tormented monster to defy commands and abduct Isobel to an unknown fate.

How long is The Mummy?

The Mummy has a runtime of 88 minutes.