Tale of the Mummy (1998)

Centuries ago, under the sands of ancient Egypt, a prince was buried and his tomb eternally curses so that no man would ever again suffer from his evil ways. But hundreds of years later on ... See full summary »

Director:

Russell Mulcahy

Writers:

Keith Williams (story), Russell Mulcahy (story),

Stars:

Jason Scott Lee, Louise Lombard, Sean Pertwee

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Scott Lee	...	Riley
Louise Lombard	...	Samantha Turkel
Sean Pertwee	...	Bradley Cortese
Lysette Anthony	...	Dr. Claire Mulrooney
Michael Lerner	...	Professor Marcus
Jack Davenport	...	Detective Bartone
Honor Blackman	...	Captain Shea
Christopher Lee	...	Sir Richard Turkel
Shelley Duvall	...	Edith Butros
Gerard Butler	...	Burke
Jon Polito	...	Parsons
Ronan Vibert	...	Young
Bill Treacher	...	Stuart
Elizabeth Power	...	Mary
Roger W. Morrissey	...	The Mummy (as Roger Morrissey)

Storyline

Centuries ago, under the sands of ancient Egypt, a prince was buried and his tomb eternally curses so that no man would ever again suffer from his evil ways. But hundreds of years later on a greedy search for treasure, a group of archaeologists break the curses seal of the tomb. Every man vanishes without a trace, leaving behind only a log book - and a deadly warning of the legend of the bloodthursty TALOS. Fifty years later the log book ends up in the hands of the granddaughter of the head archaeologist, and she defiantly sets out to retrace his steps. Discovering the forbidden treasure, she recovers a sacred amulet and once again unleashes the savage power of the tomb. Racing through the streets of London, and against the force of a rare interplanetary lineup, she, along with the help of her original dig team and an American detective, desperately try to turn back the inhuman curse and to keep Talos from destroying all in his path in an attempt to gain immortal power.

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Plot Keywords:

egypt | dog | impalement | split head | supernatural | 

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Taglines:

The curse is legend. The terror is real.

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Genres:

Adventure | Fantasy | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and gore, and for some language

Details

Country:

USA Luxembourg UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 February 1999 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Russell Mulcahy's Tale of the Mummy

Filming Locations:

Luxembourg

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

7th Voyage, Cine Grande Corporation, K.N.B. Effects Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Louise Lombard was a late casting choice replacing another actress who had to drop out because she had been bitten by a dog with Rabies.

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Quotes

Bradley Cortese: What sort of respectable mummy snuffs it without leaving a mothercurse on her tomb?

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Connections

References The Mummy (1959)

User Reviews

Great intelligent mummy movie!

This is My second comment on the film.

Tale of the Mummy is really decent and yet one of the most different of all mummy films.Christopher Lee has a short but very good part in the film.He actually shows a side of himself that is rarely seen on screen.Jason Scott Lee performed well and his relationship with Louise Lombard was good but it didn't go to the distance it could have because of the situation.Sean Pertwee put on a very act in the film.A very troubled but serious character.Shelley Duvall,Michael Lerner,007's Honor Blackman,Jon Polito,and Gerard Butler was in this as well!As for the movie itself it is very interesting from start to finish.The Mummy is very different and I like the way he changed into many forms in the film and when he came into formation at the end it is really scary.The music in the film is excellent.I really don't know what else to say.Tale of the Mummy is a good mummy movie that doesn't disappoint and if you have a chance check it out!