The Curse of King Tut's Tomb (1980 film)

The Curse of King Tut's Tomb is a 1980 horror film directed by Philip Leacock and starring Eva Marie Saint, Harry Andrews, Raymond Burr and Paul Scofield, with Tom Baker.

The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
GenreHorror
Written byBarry Wynne (book Behind the Mask of Tutankhamen)
Herb Meadow (writer)
Directed byPhilip Leacock
StarringEva Marie Saint
Harry Andrews
Music byGil Mellé
Country of originUK
USA
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersStoddard W. Kerby
Hunt Stromberg Jr.
ProducersPeter Graham Scott
Patrick Dromgoole (supervising producer)
Production locationsEgypt
England
CinematographyBob Edwards
EditorAdrian Brenard
Running time98 minutes
Production companiesColumbia Pictures Television
Stromberg-Kerby Productions
DistributorHTV West
Sony Pictures Television
Release
Original networkNBC
Picture formatColor
Audio formatMono
Original release8 May 1980 (USA)
31 August 1980 (UK)

Plot

The English archaeologist Howard Carter and his financier, Lord Carnarvon discover after years of search the grave of Tut-Ench-Amun. Unscrupulous art collector Sebastian is also after the legendary sarcophagus. Rumors abound of a curse that befalls anyone who disturbs the grave. The Curse of the Pharaoh seems to be effective, for there ensues a series of mysterious deaths.

Cast

Production

It was based on the book Behind the Mask of Tutankhamen by Barry Wynne, and told the authentic story of Carter and Lord Carnarvon's excavation work in the Valley of the Kings.[1] It was shot in Egypt and in England.[1]

Soundtrack

The score was composed by American jazz musician Gil Mellé.

Release

It was released as two-part film on 8 May and 9 May 1980.[2]

DVD release

A Region 2 DVD was released in 2011 by Network.

References
  1. "Pharaonen- und Mumienfilme" (PDF). G/Geschichte (in German). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
    Note that this source gives the date of the film as 1976 not 1980.
  2. This Month in Horror: May 1980
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