The Mummy

Name: The Mummy
Director: Terence Fisher
Genre: Horror
Released: 1959
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux, Eddie Byrne, Felix Aylmer

Torn from the tomb to terrify the world!

19591h 28m6.7(271 votes)

Horror

Synopsis

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…

The Mummy (1959) is a horror film directed by Terence Fisher. It stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Yvonne Furneaux. The film runs for 1 hour 28 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 271 votes.

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Director

Terence Fisher

Cast

Peter Cushing

John Banning

Christopher Lee

Kharis, the Mummy

Yvonne Furneaux

Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka

Eddie Byrne

Inspector Mulrooney

Felix Aylmer

Stephen Banning

Raymond Huntley

Joseph Whemple

George Pastell

Mehemet Bey

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Where can I watch The Mummy?

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Who stars in The Mummy?

The Mummy stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux, and Eddie Byrne, and was directed by Terence Fisher.

How long is The Mummy?

The Mummy has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes.

When did The Mummy come out?

The Mummy was released in 1959.

What genre is The Mummy?

The Mummy is a horror film.

Is The Mummy worth watching?

The Mummy holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.