The Mummy(1959)
“Torn from the tomb to terrify the world!”
Overview
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.
Director
Terence Fisher
Studio
Hammer Film Productions
Cast
Peter Cushing
as John Banning
Christopher Lee
as Kharis, the Mummy
Yvonne Furneaux
as Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka
Eddie Byrne
as Inspector Mulrooney
Felix Aylmer
as Stephen Banning
Raymond Huntley
as Joseph Whemple
George Pastell
as Mehemet Bey
Michael Ripper
as Poacher
George Woodbridge
as Police Constable
Harold Goodwin
as Pat
Denis Shaw
as Mike
Gerald Lawson
as Irish Customer
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Hammer Film Productions
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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.
Who directed The Mummy?▼
The Mummy was directed by Terence Fisher and released in 1959. It is a horror film.
How long is The Mummy?▼
The Mummy has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in The Mummy?▼
The cast of The Mummy includes Peter Cushing as John Banning, Christopher Lee as Kharis, the Mummy, Yvonne Furneaux as Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka, Eddie Byrne as Inspector Mulrooney, Felix Aylmer as Stephen Banning and more.
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