The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
Synopsis
Egyptologist Robin Ellis and American reporter Eva Marie Saint uncover King Tut's burial site but wealthy profiteer Raymond Burr tries to make sure that the valuable artifacts in its chambers never leave the country.
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Eva Marie Saint
Sarah Morrissey
Robin Ellis
Howard Carter
Raymond Burr
Jonash Sabastian
Harry Andrews
Lord George Carnarvon
Wendy Hiller
Princess Vilma
Angharad Rees
Lady Evelyn Herbert
Tom Baker
Hasan
Barbara Murray
Giovanna Antoniella
Faith Brook
Lady Almina Carnarvon
Patricia Routledge
"Posh" Lady
John Palmer
Fishbait
Rupert Frazer
Collins
Stefan Kalipha
Daoud
Andy Lucas
Lieutenant (as Andy Pantelidou)
Darien Angadi
Ahmed Nahas
Alfred Hoffman
Stallholder
Rex Holdsworth
Doctor
Paul Scofield
Narrator (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Wynne, Herb Meadow
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Stromberg-Kerby Productions, Columbia Pictures Television, HTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Leacock
Barry Wynne, Herb Meadow
Gil Mellé
Bob Edwards
Adrian Brenard
Hunt Stromberg Jr., Peter Graham Scott, Stoddard W. Kerby
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Leacock
Director
Bob Edwards
Director of Photography
Adrian Brenard
Editor
Peter Graham Scott
Producer
Joan Bridge
Costume Design
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
Herb Meadow
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
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What is The Curse of King Tut's Tomb about?
Egyptologist Robin Ellis and American reporter Eva Marie Saint uncover King Tut's burial site but wealthy profiteer Raymond Burr tries to make sure that the valuable artifacts in its chambers never leave the country.
Who directed The Curse of King Tut's Tomb?
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in The Curse of King Tut's Tomb?
The principal cast of The Curse of King Tut's Tomb includes Eva Marie Saint, Robin Ellis, Raymond Burr, Harry Andrews, Wendy Hiller.
When was The Curse of King Tut's Tomb released and how long is it?
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Curse of King Tut's Tomb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Curse of King Tut's Tomb was composed by Gil Mellé.
Is The Curse of King Tut's Tomb based on a book or true story?
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barry Wynne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Curse of King Tut's Tomb?
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).