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This feature film collection lists films and TV movies that depict archaeologic activity and archaeologists as prominent plot devices and characters. See also Films about archives and records, Films about libraries and librarians and Films about museums and art galleries.
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The Mummy

The Mummy is a 1999 American adventure film written and directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and John Hannah, with Arnold Vosloo in the title role as the reanimated mummy. The film features substantial dialogue in...

Initial release date:

  • May 7, 1999

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Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 124 min (74.4 hs )

Estimated budget:

  • 80,000,000 (US$)

The Mummy

The Mummy is a 1932 horror film from Universal Studios directed by Karl Freund and starring Boris Karloff as a revived ancient Egyptian priest. The movie also features Zita Johann, David Manners and Edward van Sloan. It was shot in Cantil,...

Initial release date:

  • Dec 22, 1932

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Runtime:

  • 73 min (44 hs )

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The Mummy

The Mummy is a 1959 British Hammer Horror film starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Though the title suggests Universal Pictures' 1932 film of the same name, the film actually derives its plot and characters entirely from two later Universal...

Initial release date:

  • Sep 25, 1959

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Runtime:

  • 88 min (53 hs )

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Blood from the Mummy's Tomb

Blood from the Mummy's Tomb is a 1971 British film starring Andrew Keir, Valerie Leon, and James Villiers. This was director Seth Holt's final film, and was adapted from Bram Stoker's novel The Jewel of Seven Stars. The film was released as the...

Initial release date:

  • Oct 14, 1971

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Runtime:

  • 94 min (56 hs )

The Mummy Returns

The Mummy Returns is a 2001 American adventure film written and directed by Stephen Sommers, starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Oded Fehr, Patricia Velásquez, The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) and Arnold Vosloo. The film is a sequel to the...

Initial release date:

  • May 4, 2001

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Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 130 min (78 hs )

Estimated budget:

  • 98,000,000 (US$)

Screenplay by:

The Mummy's Hand

The Mummy's Hand is a (1940) black-and-white horror film, produced by Ben Pivar for Universal Studios. Although it is sometimes claimed by fans as a sequel or follow-up to the 1932 film The Mummy, it does not continue the 1932 film's storyline, or...

Initial release date:

  • Sep 20, 1940

Runtime:

  • 67 min (40 hs )

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The Mummy's Tomb

The Mummy's Tomb is the 1942 sequel to The Mummy's Hand (1940). The film begins with a long recap of what happened in The Mummy's Hand as told by Stephen Banning, the hero of the first film now an old man. The film features many scenes from the last...

Initial release date:

  • Oct 23, 1942

Runtime:

  • 61 min (37 hs )

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The Mummy's Ghost

The Mummy's Ghost is the 1944 Universal Pictures sequel to The Mummy's Tomb. Lon Chaney, Jr. again takes on the role of Kharis the mummy. In Egypt, Yousef Bey journeys to a remote temple in answer to a summons from Andoheb, High Priest of Arkan....

Initial release date:

  • Jul 7, 1944

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Runtime:

  • 61 min (37 hs )

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Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy is a 1955 film starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. It is also the 28th and final Abbott and Costello film produced by Universal Pictures. Freddie Franklin (Lou Costello) and Peter Patterson (Bud Abbott...

Initial release date:

  • Jun 1955

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Runtime:

  • 79 min (47 hs )

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The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb is a 1964 film by Hammer Film Productions. A mummy discovered by three Egyptologists is brought back to London by a showman. The mummy begins to murder various members of the expedition until it is revealed that a...

Initial release date:

  • 1964

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The Mummy's Shroud

The Mummy's Shroud is a 1967 horror film made in the UK by Hammer Film Productions. It was directed by Hammer veteran John Gilling. It stars André Morell and David Buck as explorers who uncover the tomb of an ancient Egyptian mummy. It also starred...

Initial release date:

  • 1967

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Runtime:

  • 90 min (54 hs )

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The Mummy - Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a 2008 American adventure film that follows The Mummy and The Mummy Returns. It was released on August 1, 2008 in the United States. The film was directed by Rob Cohen, written by Alfred Gough and Miles...

Initial release date:

  • Aug 1, 2008

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Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 111 min (66.6 hs )
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