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1999 · 124 min · PG-13

The Mummy

Directed by Stephen Sommers · Adventure, Action, Fantasy

The Mummy (1999) is a Adventure film, directed by Stephen Sommers set in Cairo during the 1920s. It runs 124 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A creature feature, with a tense and comedic tone.

Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
Adrian Biddle
Cast
Brendan FraserRachel WeiszJohn HannahArnold VoslooPatricia VelásquezOded FehrKevin J. O'ConnorJonathan Hyde

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Cairo
Setting
DesertUrban
When
1920s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature Feature
Tone
TenseComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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