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Tintin and the Temple of the Sun (1969): Cast & Plot

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun (1969) movie poster

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun is a 1969 animated comedy directed by Raymond Leblanc, starring Philippe Ogouz as Tintin (voice), Jean Michaud and Serge Nadaud. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Tintin and the Temple of the Sun (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Raymond Leblanc
Genres
Adventure , Animation , Comedy
Original language
French
Studio
Belvision
After the credits
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The story

What Is Tintin and the Temple of the Sun About?

The premise of Tintin and the Temple of the Sun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seven archaeologists discover an ancient Inca temple and awaken a centuries‑old curse. Back in Europe each succumbs to a profound sleep, awakening only together for a few minutes each day. During those brief moments they share vivid hallucinations haunted by the malevolent, living mummy of Rascar Capac.

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • lama
  • andes
  • sacred object
  • crystal ball
  • eclipse
  • based on comic book
  • captain
  • based on comic
  • tintin character
  • snowy the dog character
  • six word title
  • curse
+38 more
  • helicopter
  • kidnapping
  • narcotic sleep
  • profanation
  • mummy's curse
  • inca mummy
  • desecration
  • saint nazaire
  • cargo ship
  • stepping on a rake
  • 1940s
  • adventure hero
  • spotlight
  • train
  • bracelet
  • train car detached from the rest of a train
  • kidnapped scientist
  • blowgun
  • andean village
  • pre columbian artifact
  • dream sequence
  • temple
  • sun worship
  • condor
  • killing a crocodile
  • waterfall
  • cave beneath waterfall
  • ancient rite
  • spitting water
  • boa constrictor
  • amazon jungle
  • mountain
  • avalanche
  • based on franco belgian comic book
  • inca
  • peru
  • crocodile
  • snake
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Cast & crew

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun Cast & Characters

Philippe Ogouz leads the cast as Tintin (voice), with Jean Michaud as Great Inca (voice) and Serge Nadaud as Doctor / Bandit / Inca Guard (voice). Directed by Raymond Leblanc; 27 actors are credited in all.

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More from Raymond Leblanc

More films directed by Raymond Leblanc: Tintin and the Lake of Sharks and Tintin et la SGM.

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Plot

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun Plot Summary

What happens in Tintin and the Temple of the Sun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Seven archaeologists uncover an ancient Inca mummy and soon fall under a chilling Inca curse that travels from their fieldwork in the Americas back to Europe. Back in Europe, the curse cripples them with a mysterious sleep: one by one they slip into a deep slumber and awaken only briefly each day, Mother Nature seemingly granting them a few minutes of clarity to glimpse the Inca sun god in their visions. The danger deepens as the sixth archaeologist succumbs to sleep after a crystal ball is hurled into his car by the Incas, signaling that the mystery is not just legend but a living threat.

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Tintin and the Temple of the Sun FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tintin and the Temple of the Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tintin and the Temple of the Sun?

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Tintin and the Temple of the Sun released?

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun was released on December 13, 1969.

Who directed Tintin and the Temple of the Sun?

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun was directed by Raymond Leblanc.

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Who is in the cast of Tintin and the Temple of the Sun?

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun stars Philippe Ogouz as Tintin (voice), Jean Michaud as Great Inca (voice) and Serge Nadaud as Doctor / Bandit / Inca Guard (voice), among 27 credited actors.

Does Tintin and the Temple of the Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. Tintin and the Temple of the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tintin and the Temple of the Sun in?

The original language of Tintin and the Temple of the Sun is French.

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