The read
A Balasaur Score of 52 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 25%. Audiences rate it 37 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
Bud and Lou, two stranded American archaeologists, run afoul of an Egyptian cult with big plans to resurrect the mummified corpse of Klaris, guardian of his Princess Ara's treasure-filled tomb. When Lou accidentally eats the cursed medallion needed to find the ancient treasure, the two become targets of the cult's leader, his goons, a mysterious femme fatale, and the mummy of Klaris himself!
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Audiences rate it 37 points higher than critics do.
126 audience votes
Key crew
- John GrantScreenplay
- Charles LamontDirector
- Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
- Lou MauryOriginal Music Composer
- Joseph GershensonOriginal Music Composer
- Hans J. SalterOriginal Music Composer
- Irving GertzOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bud AbbottBud Abbott
- Lou CostelloLou Costello
- Marie WindsorMadame Rontru
- Michael AnsaraCharlie
- Dan SeymourJosef
- Richard DeaconSemu
- Kurt KatchDr. Gustav Zoomer
- Richard KarlanHetsut
- Mel WellesIben
- George KhouryHabid
- Eddie ParkerKlaris
- Peggy KingCafe Singer
Stills
Themes
egyptmedalliontemplemummysnake charmerslapstick comedycursedead bodyblack and whitesecret passagewayarcheologywanted for murder