UK, 1975
52m
Eastmancolor, 4:3
mono, English
A British fantasy television special directed by Kevin Scott. Although originally made for television the film was also given a UK theatrical release.
Plot Summary
A group of archaeologists fall victim to an ancient Egyptian curse when they disturb the tomb of a boy pharaoh.
Credits
Crew
Director: Kevin Scott
Ginger Film Productions
National Registration Number: BR/E 38396/12/80
Executive Producers: Gerald Flint-Shipman, Thomas Kyffin
Producer: Brian Jackson
Production Manager: Clifton Brandon
Production Manager (Egypt): Reda Madkour
Production Coordinator: Michael Guest
Production Coordinator (Egypt): Khalil Shawki
Script: Yusuf Idris
Assistant Directors: Christopher Dryhurst, Dennis Robertson, Fadel Saleh
Director of Photography: Lewis McLeod
Editor: Richard Richard Bedford
Music: Ron Grainer
Sound Recordists: Aubrey Lewis, Fred Hughesdon
Sound Re-Recordist: Tony Anscombe
Art Director: Magdy Nashedi
Cast
Domini Blythe (Christine)
Ezzat el-Alaili (Ahmed)
Barbara Bolton (mother)
John Welsh (grandfather)
Abdel Monem Fetoh (Ay)
Ahmed Hanan (Horemheb)
Seif El-Dine (Tutankhamun)
Magged Tawfik (boy king)
Saad Zaaglol (High Priest)
Ahmed Abaza (porter)
Rashwan Mustafa (Viceroy)
Skander Menassa (old man)
Lamise Abo El Euon (princess)
Nagwa Foua (dancer)
References
Periodicals
- British National Film Catalogue vol.15 (1977) – credits
- CinemaTV Today no.10142 (12 July 1975) p.16 – advert
- Monthly Film Bulletin vol.43 no.506 (March 1976) pp.63-64 – credits, synopsis, review (by John Pym)
