She (1965)

An Edwardian archaeologist and two companions stumble upon a lost city in East Africa, run by a beautiful queen whose love holds the promise of immortality.

Director:

Robert Day

Writers:

David T. Chantler (screenplay), H. Rider Haggard (based on the famous novel by)

Stars:

Ursula Andress, Peter Cushing, Bernard Cribbins

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ursula Andress	...	Ayesha
Peter Cushing	...	Holly
Bernard Cribbins	...	Job
John Richardson	...	Leo
Rosenda Monteros	...	Ustane
Christopher Lee	...	Billali
André Morell	...	Haumeid (as Andre Morell)
Soraya	...	Night Club Dancer (as Soraya)
Julie Mendez	...	Night Club Dancer
Lisa Peake	...	Night Club Dancer
John Maxim	...	Guard Captain
Cherry Larman	...	Handmaiden
Bula Coleman	...	Handmaiden
Oo-Bla-Da Dancers	...	Native Dancers

Storyline

After doing military service in the Middle East, British archaeologist Holly, his valet and his handsome young friend Leo are spotted in Palestine and approached by a mysterious oriental who identified Leo by his uncanny likeness to the portrait on an ancient coin. An adventurous search for the lost Pharaonic city of Kuma proceeds relying on a recently-acquired map. Their hasty mini-expedition reaches a hidden city where the Hellenistic age is still alive. It is ruled by the supernatural Ayesha, 'She who must be obeyed', who believes Leo is is the reincarnation she waited for all those centuries of Callicrates, a companion of Alexander the Great. She offers him immortality and to share the throne as her eternal love, but it goes tragically wrong...

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Plot Keywords:

immortality | lost city | valet | queen | high priest | 

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Taglines:

SHE who must be obeyed! ...SHE who must be loved! ...SHE who must be possessed!

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Genres:

Adventure | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Unrated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ursula Andress was re-voiced by Nikki Van der Zyl, the same actress who dubbed her voice in the James Bond movie Dr. No (1962).

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Goofs

During the gunfight in the desert, there are 12 camel riders who attack. Six are shown being shot down, but then 8 are shown riding away with the stolen camels.

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Quotes

Ayesha: Come. I will show you what no other living mortal has seen.

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Crazy Credits

Opening credits prologue: PALESTINE 1918

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Alternate Versions

When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 1994 when the film was granted a 'U' certificate for home video.

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Connections

Version of She (1908)

User Reviews

She Who Must Be Obeyed!

Lovely Hammer vehicle about a group of Britishers trying to find fame, fortune, and for one, love in the desert. The three men are Peter Cushing as a professor of archaeology, Bernard Cribbins as his valet, and John Richardson as Leo...the man promised all if he makes the perilous trip through the desert for She. She is an atypical Hammer film. There is not a lot of blood and horror, but plenty of adventure. The film boasts a fine Hammer troupe of wonderful actors. Cushing is exceptional as the professor. Cribbins(a very underrated actor) also shines. Andre Morrell and Christopher Lee also are on hand. Lee has little to really do, however. The male lead Richardson is a bit on the monotonous side, but he does an adequate job. She, the queen of a lost city and people, is played by sex goddess Ursala "Undress" Andress(she keeps her clothes on in this one). Andress probably does give her finest acting performance in this film(it's okay but don't get TOO excited!). The settings look very good, very realistic, and the score by veteran Hammer composer James Barnard easily is the best thing about the film. Bernard creates a wonderful variety of music which enhance the action and romance in the film.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 April 1965 (UK)

Also Known As:

She

Filming Locations:

The Elstree Studios of Associated British Picture Corporation, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hammer Films

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1