The Mummy
"Torn from the tomb to terrify the world!"
Originally released in 1959. The Mummy is a horror film. directed by Terence Fisher. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Yvonne Furneaux
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (255 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Mummy?
The Mummy was directed by Terence Fisher.
How long is The Mummy?
The Mummy has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Mummy released?
The Mummy was released on August 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mummy?
The main cast of The Mummy includes Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux, Eddie Byrne, Felix Aylmer.
Is The Mummy worth watching?
The Mummy has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 255 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.