The Mummy
“Torn from the tomb to terrify the world!”
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.
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The Mummy / Original Theatrical Trailer (1959)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-19
Top Cast
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Peter Cushing
John Banning
Christopher Lee
Kharis, the Mummy
Yvonne Furneaux
Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka
Eddie Byrne
Inspector Mulrooney
Felix Aylmer
Stephen Banning
Raymond Huntley
Joseph Whemple
George Pastell
Mehemet Bey
Michael Ripper
Poacher
George Woodbridge
Police Constable
Harold Goodwin
Pat
Denis Shaw
Mike
Gerald Lawson
Irish Customer
Willoughby Gray
Dr. Reilly
John Stuart
Coroner
David Browning
Police Sergeant
Frank Sieman
Bill
Stanley Meadows
Attendant
Frank Singuineau
Head Porter
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 22, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Franz Reizenstein
- Original Title
- The Mummy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Jimmy Sangster, Griffin Jay, Maxwell Shane, John L. Balderston, Nina Wilcox Putnam, Richard Schayer
Franz Reizenstein
Jack Asher
Alfred Cox
Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Michael Carreras
Producer
Franz Reizenstein
Original Music Composer
Jack Asher
Director of Photography
Alfred Cox
Editor
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Jimmy Sangster
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mummy
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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.
Who stars in The Mummy?
The principal cast of The Mummy includes Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux, Eddie Byrne, Felix Aylmer.
When was The Mummy released and how long is it?
The Mummy was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mummy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mummy was composed by Franz Reizenstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mummy?
The Mummy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).