The Curse of King Tut's Tomb is a 1980 horror film directed by Philip Leacock and starring Eva Marie Saint, Harry Andrews, Raymond Burr and Tom Baker, with Paul Scofield as the narrator. Plot The English archaeologist Howard Carter and his financier, Lord Carnarvon discover the tomb of Tut-Ench-Amun after years of search. Unscrupulous art collector Sebastian is after the legendary sarcophagus from within the tomb. Rumors abound of a curse that befalls anyone who disturbs the grave. The Curse of the Pharaoh seems to be effective, for there ensues a series of mysterious deaths. Cast Eva Marie Saint as Sarah Morrissey Robin Ellis as Howard Carter Raymond Burr as Jonash Sabastian Harry Andrews as Lord Carnarvon Wendy Hiller as Princess Vilma Angharad Rees as Lady Evelyn Herbert Tom Baker as Hasan Barbara Murray as Giovanna Antoniella Faith Brook as Lady Almina Carnarvon Patricia Routledge as "Posh" Lady John Palmer as Fishbait Darien Angadi as Ahmed Nahas Rupert Frazer as Collins Rex Holdsworth as Doctor Stefan Kalipha as Daoud Andy Pantelidou as Lieutenant Alfred Hoffman as Stallholder Paul Scofield as Narrator (voice) Production The film was made-for-television by Columbia Pictures Television, with the story based on the book Behind the Mask of Tutankhamen by Barry Wynne. It is a fictionalised account of Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon's excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb, with the real events embellished with various myths and legends. It was shot in Egypt and England. The English actor Ian McShane was originally cast as Carter, but had to be replaced when he was involved in a car accident prior to filming and broke his leg. Soundtrack The score was composed by American jazz musician Gil Mellé. Release It was released in two-parts and aired on 8 and 9 May 1980. DVD release A Region 2 DVD was released in 2011 by Network. References External links 1980 films 1980 television films 1980 horror films American horror television films British horror television films Films about archaeology Films directed by Philip Leacock Films shot in Egypt Films shot in England Films scored by Gil Mellé Cultural depictions of Tutankhamun 1980s English-language films