The Awakening
"They thought they had buried her forever!"
Originally released in 1980. The Awakening is a horror film. directed by Mike Newell.
Starring Charlton Heston, Susannah York, and Jill Townsend
Synopsis
When a British archaeologist violates an Egyptian queen's tomb, her evil spirit enters his daughter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 9, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (80 votes)
Box Office
$8.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Charlton Heston
as Matthew Corbeck
Susannah York
as Jane Turner
Jill Townsend
as Anne Corbeck
Stephanie Zimbalist
as Margaret Corbeck
Patrick Drury
as Paul Whittier
Bruce Myers
as Dr. Khalid
Nadim Sawalha
as Dr. El Sadek
Ian McDiarmid
as Dr. Richter
Ahmed Osman
as Yussef
Miriam Margolyes
as Dr. Kadira
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $8,415,112
Production Companies
- EMI Films
- Robert H. Solo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Awakening about?
When a British archaeologist violates an Egyptian queen's tomb, her evil spirit enters his daughter.
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening was directed by Mike Newell.
How long is The Awakening?
The Awakening has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Awakening released?
The Awakening was released on July 9, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Awakening?
The main cast of The Awakening includes Charlton Heston, Susannah York, Jill Townsend, Stephanie Zimbalist, Patrick Drury.