The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb (1980): Cast
The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb is a 1980 horror thriller directed by Philip Leacock, starring Robin Ellis as Howard Carter, Eva Marie Saint and Raymond Burr. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Stromberg-Kerby Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb About?
The premise of The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb without spoilers.
Egyptologist Robin Ellis teams up with American reporter Eva Marie Saint to locate King Tut’s burial chamber. Their discovery sets off a clash with wealthy profiteer Raymond Burr, who is determined to keep the priceless artifacts in the tomb from being exported, sparking a high‑stakes struggle over the ancient treasure.
The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb Themes & Keywords
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- desert
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- archeology
- snake
- 1920s
- mummy
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- blackface
- lift off
- airplane crash
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- exploding airplane
- psychotronic film
- egyptian
- expedition
- workman
- motorcycle
- hospital
- hotel
- illness
- sanitarium
- sanatorium
- biplane
- belly dancer
- river
- photographer
- photograph
- car
- telegraph
- telegram
- hat
- fez
- fez hat
- seance
- tent
- bedouin
- spider
- camel
- gold
- mask
- golden mask
- artifact
- valley of the kings
- punctuation in title
- apostrophe in title
- ancient egypt
- ancient curse
- archeologist
- aristocrat
The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb Cast & Characters
Robin Ellis leads the cast as Howard Carter, with Eva Marie Saint as Sarah Morrissey and Raymond Burr as Jonash Sabastian. Directed by Philip Leacock; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Philip Leacock
- Robin Ellis as Howard Carter
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Eva Marie Saint as Sarah Morrissey -
Raymond Burr as Jonash Sabastian -
Harry Andrews as Lord George Carnarvon
Also Starring in The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb
· 15 more- Paul Scofield Narrator (voice)
- Wendy Hiller Princess Vilma
- Tom Baker Hasan
- Faith Brook Lady Almina Carnarvon
- Barbara Murray Giovanna Antoniella
- Patricia Routledge "Posh" Lady
- Stefan Kalipha Daoud
- Rupert Frazer Collins
- Angharad Rees Lady Evelyn Herbert
- John Palmer Fishbait
- Darien Angadi Ahmed Nahas
- Andy Lucas Lieutenant (as Andy Pantelidou)
- Alfred Hoffman Stallholder
- Rex Holdsworth Doctor
- Juliette Kaplan
More from Philip Leacock
More films directed by Philip Leacock, best-rated first: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Three Sovereigns for Sarah, Angel City and Killer on Board.
The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Der Fluch des Tut-Ench-Amun” and “王陵的诅咒”.
- Also known as
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- Der Fluch des Tut-Ench-Amun
- 王陵的诅咒
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The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb?
The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb released?
The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb was released on May 8, 1980.
Who directed The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb?
The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb was directed by Philip Leacock.
More films by Philip Leacock Who is in the cast of The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb?
The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb stars Robin Ellis as Howard Carter, Eva Marie Saint as Sarah Morrissey and Raymond Burr as Jonash Sabastian, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb have a post-credit scene?
No. The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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