The Mummy

The Mummy

The Mummy is a 1999 American adventure film written and directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah and Kevin J. O'Connor, with Arnold Vosloo in the title role as the reanimated mummy. It is a loose remake of the 1932 film of the same name which starred Boris Karloff in the title role. Originally intended to be part of a low-budget horror series, the movie was eventually turned into a blockbuster adventure film with mild horror themes. Filming began in Marrakech, Morocco, on May 4, 1998, and lasted seventeen weeks; the crew had to endure dehydration,...
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quick facts
Release date:April 16, 1999
Directed by:Stephen Sommers
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:125 Minutes
Producer:James Jacks, Sean Daniel
Editor:Bob Ducsay
Music by:Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography:Adrian Biddle
Screenplay by:Kevin Jarre, Lloyd Fonvielle, Stephen Sommers
Estimated budget:$80,000,000
Genre:Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Cast of The Mummy

Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz
Evelyn Carnahan-O'Connell
Born:March 7, 1970
Age:42
Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser
Richard 'Rick' O'Connell
Born:December 3, 1968
Age:43
Arnold Vosloo
Arnold Vosloo
High Priest Imhotep
Born:June 16, 1962
Age:49
Kevin J. O'Connor
Kevin J. O'Connor
Beni Gabor
Born:November 15, 1963
Age:48
Erick Avari
Erick Avari
Dr. Terrence Bey
Born:April 13, 1952
Age:60
John Hannah
John Hannah
Jonathan Carnahan
Born:April 23, 1962
Age:50

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
2000 Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects, Mark Freund
2000 MTV Movie Award for Best Action Sequence
1999 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Chris Corbould
1999 Saturn Award for Best Costume, John Bloomfield
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Film director of The Mummy

Stephen Sommers
Stephen Sommers

Stephen Sommers is an American screenwriter and film director, best known for The Mummy and its sequel, The Mummy Returns. He also directed Disney's live action version of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, the action/horror film Van Helsing, and the 2009 film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Stephen...
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Reel Talent: First Films by Legendary Directors 2007
Van Helsing 2004 PG-13 (USA) Action
The Mummy Returns 2001 PG-13 (USA) Adventure
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Deep Rising 1998 R (USA) Science Fiction
The Jungle Book 1994 PG (USA) Adventure
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Music contributors for The Mummy

Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith

Jerrald King "Jerry" Goldsmith was an American composer and conductor most known for his work in film and television scoring. He composed scores for...
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Prequels and sequels to The Mummy

The Mummy
The Mummy
1999

Filming locations for The Mummy

Morocco
Morocco

Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of about 35 million and an area of 710,850 km², including the disputed region of the Western Sahara, seen by and mostly administered by Morocco as the Southern Provinces. Morocco is part...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What slogan was included in marketing materials for the movie, "The Mummy"?
  • A:
    The film's slogan was, "The legend you know. The adventure you have yet to imagine."
  • Q:
    "The Mummy" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The movie is labeled as... Horror film, Adventure, Archaeology and Libraries and librarians.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the movie The Mummy?
  • A:
    Jerry Goldsmith composed the musical score for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Which director created the movie "The Mummy"?
  • A:
    Stephen Sommers was the director of the film.
  • Q:
    Which celebrities were the stars of the motion picture, "The Mummy"?
  • A:
    Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Omid Djalili and Erick Avari played roles in the film.
  • Q:
    What is the film, "The Mummy" rated?
  • A:
    The movie is rated PG-13 (USA).
  • Q:
    How many minutes is the runtime of the motion picture "The Mummy"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the film is 124 minutes.
  • Q:
    When was the film "The Mummy" first released to the public?
  • A:
    The film premiered in May, 1999.
  • Q:
    Who distributed the film, "The Mummy"?
  • A:
    Universal Studios distributed the film.
  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the film, "The Mummy"?
  • A:
    Patricia Carr, James Jacks and Sean Daniel produced the movie.

Awards & Accolades

  • Saturn Award for Best Make-up
    1999
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