Tale of the Mummy (1998): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Tale of the Mummy is a 1998 adventure horror film directed by Russell Mulcahy, starring Christopher Lee as Sir Richard Turkel, Gerard Butler and Louise Lombard. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $831,785 worldwide. Stream it on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 7th Voyage
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tale of the Mummy About?
The premise of Tale of the Mummy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Centuries ago a vengeful Egyptian prince was interred beneath the desert sands, his tomb sealed with an eternal curse meant to prevent his evil from ever rising again. Hundreds of years later a greedy team of archaeologists breaks the seal in search of treasure; each member vanishes without a trace, leaving only a logbook and a chilling warning about the blood‑thirsty Talos.
Tale of the Mummy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mummy
- detective
- insanity
- possession
- reincarnation
- ancient egypt
- supernatural power
- serial killer
- murder
- scientist
- investigation
- 1990s
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- psychic
- curse
- egyptologist
- london england
- surprise ending
- doctor
- flashback
- falling to death
- corpse
- prologue
- excavation
- breaking someone's neck
- levitation
- seeing eye dog
- london underground
- pharaoh
- heart in hand
- male rear nudity
- chase
- cat
- police station
- archaeologist
- planetary alignment
- obsession
- subjective camera
- character's point of view camera shot
- fire
- 1940s
- police interrogation
- museum
- vision
- crow
- shaved head
- seance
- power outage
- organ theft
- stolen corpse
- disintegrating body
Where to Watch Tale of the Mummy
Stream it on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Tale of the Mummy Cast & Characters
Christopher Lee leads the cast as Sir Richard Turkel, with Gerard Butler as Burke and Louise Lombard as Samantha Turkel. Directed by Russell Mulcahy; 17 actors are credited in all.
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Director Russell Mulcahy
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Christopher Lee as Sir Richard Turkel -
Gerard Butler as Burke - Louise Lombard as Samantha Turkel
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Jason Scott Lee as Riley
Also Starring in Tale of the Mummy
· 13 more- Jack Davenport Detective Bartone
- Lysette Anthony Dr. Claire Mulrooney
- Shelley Duvall Edith Butros
- Michael Lerner Professor Marcus
- Honor Blackman Captain Shea
- Ronan Vibert Young
- Jon Polito Parsons
- Sean Pertwee Bradley Cortese
- David Sterne Morris
- Edward Tudor-Pole Blind Man
- Cyril Nri Forensics
- Bill Treacher Stuart
- Roger W. Morrissey The Mummy
Tale of the Mummy Plot Summary
What happens in Tale of the Mummy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1948, in Egypt, an archeological dig led by Richard Turkel reaches a tomb identified as Talos’ resting place, marked by warning hieroglyphs that beg visitors to stay away. Despite the ominous signs, the team pries open the chamber and a suffocating cloud of dust blasts outward, turning the archaeologists into brittle figures as they crumble before their eyes. Richard fights to seal the tomb shut, sacrificing himself in a final, desperate act.
Full summary
The whole story of Tale of the Mummy, scene by scene
Tale of the Mummy Box Office
Tale of the Mummy grossed $831,785 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$831.8K
- International
- $831.8K
Tale of the Mummy Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Tale of the Mummy (1998) Trailer (VHS Capture)
How Well Do You Know Tale of the Mummy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which archaeologist sacrifices himself to seal Talos' tomb in the 1948 dig?
Cars in Tale of the Mummy
8 cars on screen, including the 1997 Vauxhall Vectra MkI and the 1975 Austin FX4.
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1997 Vauxhall Vectra MkI Important role -
1975 Austin FX4 Minor role -
1977 Leyland-National Mk 1 Minor role -
1981 Volvo 245 Minor role
Tale of the Mummy Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “La malediction de la momie” and “Talos - L'ombra del faraone”.
- Also known as
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- La malediction de la momie
- Talos - L'ombra del faraone
- Talos, die Mumie
- История Мумии
- La Malédiction de la momie
- La sombra del faraón
- Talos - Die Mumie
- 魔茧复活
- Мумия: Принц Египта
- Opowieść o mumii
- O Enigma de Talos
- 탈로스
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- Múmia mese
- タロス・ザ・マミー／呪いの封印
- Мумія: Принц Єгипту
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Movies Like Tale of the Mummy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Mummy, The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb and Legend of the Mummy.
Tale of the Mummy FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Tale of the Mummy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tale of the Mummy?
Tale of the Mummy runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Tale of the Mummy released?
Tale of the Mummy was released on March 19, 1998.
Who directed Tale of the Mummy?
Tale of the Mummy was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
More films by Russell Mulcahy Who is in the cast of Tale of the Mummy?
Tale of the Mummy stars Christopher Lee as Sir Richard Turkel, Gerard Butler as Burke and Louise Lombard as Samantha Turkel, among 17 credited actors.
Where can I watch Tale of the Mummy?
In the US, Tale of the Mummy is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Tale of the Mummy make at the box office?
Tale of the Mummy grossed $831,785 worldwide.
Does Tale of the Mummy have a post-credit scene?
No. Tale of the Mummy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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