Egyptologist Robin Ellis and American reporter Eva Marie Saint uncover King Tut's burial site but wealthy profiteer Raymond Burr tries to make sure that the valuable artifacts in its chambers never leave the country.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Eva Marie SaintSarah Morrissey | Sarah Morrissey |
 Robin EllisHoward Carter | Howard Carter |
 Raymond BurrJonash Sabastian | Jonash Sabastian |
 Harry AndrewsLord George Carnarvon | Lord George Carnarvon |
 Wendy HillerPrincess Vilma | Princess Vilma |
 Angharad ReesLady Evelyn Herbert | Lady Evelyn Herbert |
 Tom BakerHasan | Hasan |
 Barbara MurrayGiovanna Antoniella | Giovanna Antoniella |
 Faith BrookLady Almina Carnarvon | Lady Almina Carnarvon |
 Patricia Routledge"Posh" Lady | "Posh" Lady |
| JJohn PalmerFishbait | Fishbait |
 Rupert FrazerCollins | Collins |
 Stefan KaliphaDaoud | Daoud |
 Andy LucasLieutenant (as Andy Pantelidou) | Lieutenant (as Andy Pantelidou) |
 Darien AngadiAhmed Nahas | Ahmed Nahas |
| AAlfred HoffmanStallholder | Stallholder |
 Rex HoldsworthDoctor | Doctor |
 Paul ScofieldNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |
 Juliette KaplanNot listed | Not listed |