Legend of the Lost Tomb
Synopsis
While excavating near the Pyramids, Dr. Leonhardt finds a small box with a map to the treasures of the Pharaoh Ramessess II. On his way to deliver this to the local authorities, he is kidnapped by his nemesis Dr. Bent. Before Bent can retrieve the papyrus map, Karen, who is Leonhardt's student assistant, and John, Leonhardt's son take the map to look for Leonhardt. They soon find that Bent is in hot pursuit and they figure that the only way to save Leonhardt is to be the first to the treasure so that they could ransom the Doctor from Bent. But Bent has other plans for all three of them.
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Stacy Keach
Dr. William Bent
Brock Pierce
John Robie
Kimberlee Peterson
Karen Lacy
Rick Rossovich
Dr. Eric Leonhardt
Khaled El Sawy
Salaam
Hamdi Heikal
Scorpion
Youssef Daoud
Dr. Gamael
Tarek Eletreby
Ali
Mahmoud El Lozy
Hotel Manager
Zahi Hawass
Director of the Pyramids
Pierre Sioufi
Sunshine Tour Guide
Abdel Lateef Gamaea
Jeep Driver
Mohamed Baeter
Fruit Vendor
Hani Desokey
Dig Director
Jonathan Winfrey
Tourist
Farouk Abaziad
Omar
Foad Abbass
Conductor
Magdi Ismael
Engineer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 8, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Winfrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Doner
- Original Score
- Kevin Kiner
- Original Title
- Legend of the Lost Tomb
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Trinity Pictures, FilmRise, Showtime Networks, Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Winfrey
Jeremy Doner, Walter Dean Myers
Kevin Kiner
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Louis F. Cioffi
Julie Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Doner
Screenplay
Jonathan Winfrey
Director
Louis F. Cioffi
Editor
Julie Corman
Producer
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Director of Photography
Onsi Abou Seif
Production Design
Kevin Kiner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend of the Lost Tomb
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legend of the Lost Tomb about?
While excavating near the Pyramids, Dr. Leonhardt finds a small box with a map to the treasures of the Pharaoh Ramessess II. On his way to deliver this to the local authorities, he is kidnapped by his nemesis Dr. Bent. Before Bent can retrieve the papyrus map, Karen, who is Leonhardt's student assistant, and John, Leonhardt's son take the map to look for Leonhardt. They soon find that Bent is in hot pursuit and they figure that the only way to save Leonhardt is to be the first to the treasure so that they could ransom the Doctor from Bent. But Bent has other plans for all three of them.
Who directed Legend of the Lost Tomb?
Legend of the Lost Tomb was directed by Jonathan Winfrey.
Who stars in Legend of the Lost Tomb?
The principal cast of Legend of the Lost Tomb includes Stacy Keach, Brock Pierce, Kimberlee Peterson, Rick Rossovich, Khaled El Sawy.
When was Legend of the Lost Tomb released and how long is it?
Legend of the Lost Tomb was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Legend of the Lost Tomb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legend of the Lost Tomb was composed by Kevin Kiner.
Is Legend of the Lost Tomb based on a book or true story?
Legend of the Lost Tomb is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Dean Myers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legend of the Lost Tomb?
Legend of the Lost Tomb holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).