The Mummy (1959) Horror Fantasy Adventure
The Mummy (1959) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.33/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.2/10
The Mummy Plot Synopsis:
In the 1890s a team of British archaeologists discover the untouched tomb of Princess Ananka but accidentally bring the mummified body of her High Priest back to life. Three years later back in England a follower of the same Egyptian religion unleashes the mummy to exact grisly revenge on the despoilers of the sacred past.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In 1895, British archaeologists find and open the tomb of Egyptian Princess Ananka with nefarious consequences.
Tagline: Torn from the tomb to terrify the world!
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The Mummy Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1959 (more 1959 movies)
What is The Mummy Streaming On?
The Mummy is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Mummy Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 16, 1959
Writers: Jimmy Sangster
Producers: Michael Carreras, Anthony Nelson Keys
Editors: Alfred Cox
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The Mummy (1959) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Mummy Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Cushing | ... | John Banning |
| Christopher Lee | ... | The Mummy / Kharis |
| Yvonne Furneaux | ... | Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka |
| Eddie Byrne | ... | Inspector Mulrooney |
| Felix Aylmer | ... | Stephen Banning |
| Raymond Huntley | ... | Joseph Whemple |
| George Pastell | ... | Mehemet Bey |
| Michael Ripper | ... | Poacher |
| George Woodbridge | ... | Police Constable |
| Harold Goodwin | ... | Pat |
| Denis Shaw | ... | Mike |
| Gerald Lawson | ... | Irish Customer |
| Willoughby Gray | ... | Dr. Reilly |
| John Stuart | ... | Coroner |
| David Browning | ... | Police Sergeant |
| Frank Sieman | ... | Bill |
| Stanley Meadows | ... | Attendant |
| Frank Singuineau | ... | Head Porter |
| Ernest Blyth | ... | Man at Inquest (uncredited) |
| James Clarke | ... | Priest (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Peter Cushing, as John Banning, passed away at age 81 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Christopher Lee, as The Mummy / Kharis, passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee - Yvonne Furneaux (b. May 11, 1926) – Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Yvonne Fourneaux - Eddie Byrne, as Inspector Mulrooney, passed away at age 70 in Dubl.
Sign: Aquarius - Felix Aylmer, as Stephen Banning, passed away at age 90 in Pyrford, Wok.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Sir Felix Aylmer - Raymond Huntley, as Joseph Whemple, passed away at age 86 in Westm.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - George Pastell – Mehemet Bey
- Michael Ripper, as Poacher, passed away at age 87 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - George Woodbridge, as Police Constable, passed away at age 66 in Barnet, London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Harold Goodwin, as Pat, passed away at age 86 in Middlesex, England, UK.
Sign: Libra - Denis Shaw, as Mike, passed away at age 49 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Dennis Shaw - Gerald Lawson, as Irish Customer, passed away at age 76 in B.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Gerald C. Lawson - Willoughby Gray, as Dr. Reilly, passed away at age 76 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Sign: Scorpio - John Stuart, as Coroner, passed away at age 81 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - David Browning – Police Sergeant
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