The Mummy (1959)

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The Mummy on IMDb 6.8/10 6,343 votes

Released:
1959-08-01

Overview:
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.

Director:
Terence Fisher

Runtime:
1h 28min

Genre:
Horror

  • Cast:
  • Peter Cushing
    as
    John Banning
  • Christopher Lee
    as
    Kharis, the Mummy
  • Yvonne Furneaux
    as
    Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka
  • Eddie Byrne
    as
    Inspector Mulrooney
  • Felix Aylmer
    as
    Stephen Banning