The Awakening
“They thought they had buried her forever!”
Synopsis
When a British archaeologist violates an Egyptian queen's tomb, her evil spirit enters his daughter.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Awakening (1980) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-01
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Matthew Corbeck
Susannah York
Jane Turner
Jill Townsend
Anne Corbeck
Stephanie Zimbalist
Margaret Corbeck
Patrick Drury
Paul Whittier
Bruce Myers
Dr. Khalid
Nadim Sawalha
Dr. El Sadek
Ian McDiarmid
Dr. Richter
Ahmed Osman
Yussef
Miriam Margolyes
Dr. Kadira
Michael Mellinger
Hamid
Leonard Maguire
John Matthews
Ishia Bennison
Nurse
Madhav Sharma
Doctor
Michael Halphie
Doctor
Roger Kemp
Doctor
Christopher Fairbank
Porter
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 15, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Scott, Bram Stoker, Chris Bryant, Clive Exton
- Original Score
- Claude Bolling
- Original Title
- The Awakening
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.4M
- Production Studios
- EMI Films, Robert H. Solo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Newell
Allan Scott, Bram Stoker, Chris Bryant, Clive Exton
Claude Bolling
Jack Cardiff
Terry Rawlings
Robert H. Solo
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Scott
Writer
Mike Newell
Director
Chris Bryant
Writer
Terry Rawlings
Editor
Robert H. Solo
Producer
Claude Bolling
Original Music Composer
Clive Exton
Writer
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Michael Stringer
Production Design
Phyllis Dalton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Awakening
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Awakening about?
When a British archaeologist violates an Egyptian queen's tomb, her evil spirit enters his daughter.
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in The Awakening?
The principal cast of The Awakening includes Charlton Heston, Susannah York, Jill Townsend, Stephanie Zimbalist, Patrick Drury.
When was The Awakening released and how long is it?
The Awakening was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Awakening make at the box office?
The Awakening grossed $8.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Awakening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Awakening was composed by Claude Bolling.
Is The Awakening based on a book or true story?
The Awakening is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bram Stoker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Awakening?
The Awakening holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).