The Curse of King Tut's Tomb (1980 film)
| The Curse of King Tut's Tomb | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Philip Leacock |
| Written by | Barry Wynne (book Behind the Mask of Tutankhamen) Herb Meadow (writer) |
| Produced by | Peter Graham Scott |
| Starring | Eva Marie Saint Harry Andrews |
| Cinematography | Bob Edwards |
| Edited by | Adrian Brenard |
| Music by | Gil Melle |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures Television HTV West |
Release dates | 8 May 1980 (USA) 31 August 1980 (UK) |
Running time | 98 minutes |
| Countries | UK USA |
| Language | English |
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb is a 1980 British-American mystery thriller film directed by Philip Leacock and starring Eva Marie Saint, Harry Andrews and Paul Scofield, with Tom Baker.
Plot
The English archaeologist Howard Carter and his financier, Lord Carnarvon discover after years of search the grave of Tut-Ench-Amun. Rumors about a curse that invites to anyone who disturbs the peace grave circulate in public. For even the unscrupulous art collector Sabastian is after the legendary gold sarcophagus. The Curse of the Pharaoh seems to be effective, for there will be a series of mysterious deaths.
Cast
- Eva Marie Saint as Sarah Morrissey
- Robin Ellis as Howard Carter
- Raymond Burr as Jonash Sabastian
- Harry Andrews as Lord Carnarvon
- Wendy Hiller as Princess Vilma
- Angharad Rees as Lady Evelyn Herbert
- Tom Baker as Hasan
- Barbara Murray as Giovanna Antoniella
- Faith Brook as Lady Almina Carnarvon
- Patricia Routledge as "Posh" Lady
- John Palmer as Fishbait
- Darien Angadi as Ahmed Nahas
- Rupert Frazer as Collins
- Rex Holdsworth as Doctor
- Stefan Kalipha as Daoud
- Andy Pantelidou as Lieutenant
- Alfred Hoffman as Stallholder
- Paul Scofield as Narrator (voice)
Production
It based on the book Behind the Mask of Tutankhamen by Barry Wynne. It was shot in Egypt and in England.[1]
Soundtrack
The score was composed by American jazz musician Gil Melle.[2]
Release
It was released as two-part film on 8 May and 9 May 1980.[3]
DVD release
A Region 2 DVD release by Network DVD was released in 2011.
References
- ^ Pharaonen- und Mumienfilme
- ^ The Curse of King Tut's Tomb is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive
- ^ This Month in Horror: May 1980
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