The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb (1980) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1980 · 98 mins · English

Directed by

Philip Leacock

Starring

Eva Marie Saint, Paul Scofield, Harry Andrews, Wendy Hiller, Raymond Burr, Andy Lucas

Egyptologist Robin Ellis teams up with American reporter Eva Marie Saint to locate King Tut’s burial chamber. Their discovery sets off a clash with wealthy profiteer Raymond Burr, who is determined to keep the priceless artifacts in the tomb from being exported, sparking a high‑stakes struggle over the ancient treasure.