An Edwardian archaeologist and two companions stumble upon a lost city in East Africa, run by a beautiful queen whose love holds the promise of immortality.
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Title: Honô no onna (1965)
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Ursula Andress | ... | Ayesha | |
| Peter Cushing | ... | Holly | |
| Bernard Cribbins | ... | Job | |
| John Richardson | ... | Leo | |
| Rosenda Monteros | ... | Ustane | |
| Christopher Lee | ... | Billali | |
| André Morell | ... | Haumeid (as Andre Morell) | |
| Princess Soraya | ... | Night Club Dancer (as Soraya) | |
 | Julie Mendez | ... | Night Club Dancer |
 | Lisa Peake | ... | Night Club Dancer |
 | John Maxim | ... | Guard Captain |
 | Cherry Larman | ... | Handmaiden |
 | Bula Coleman | ... | Handmaiden |
 | Oo-Bla-Da Dancers | ... | Native Dancers |
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After doing military service in the Middle East, British archaeologist Holly, his valet and his handsome young friend Leo are spotted in Palestine and approached by a mysterious oriental who identified Leo by his uncanny likeness to the portrait on an ancient coin. An adventurous search for the lost Pharaonic city of Kuma proceeds relying on a recently-acquired map. Their hasty mini-expedition reaches a hidden city where the Hellenistic age is still alive. It is ruled by the supernatural Ayesha, 'She who must be obeyed', who believes Leo is is the reincarnation she waited for all those centuries of Callicrates, a companion of Alexander the Great. She offers him immortality and to share the throne as her eternal love, but it goes tragically wrong... Written byKGF Vissers
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Near the end of the film when Christopher Lee's character is crawling forwards, he mysteriously appears to move backwards at the finish. See more »Quotes
Ayesha:I am She: Who Must Be Obeyed! There is only one penalty for those who do not choose to obey. A lesson in obedience. Teach them!See more »
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Opening credits prologue: PALESTINE 1918 See more »Alternate Versions
When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 1994 when the film was granted a 'U' certificate for home video. See more » Edit
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3 July 1965 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
Honô no onna See more »Filming Locations:
The Elstree Studios of Associated British Picture Corporation, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more »Company Credits
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Lovely Hammer vehicle about a group of Britishers trying to find fame, fortune, and for one, love in the desert. The three men are Peter Cushing as a professor of archaeology, Bernard Cribbins as his valet, and John Richardson as Leo...the man promised all if he makes the perilous trip through the desert for She. She is an atypical Hammer film. There is not a lot of blood and horror, but plenty of adventure. The film boasts a fine Hammer troupe of wonderful actors. Cushing is exceptional as the professor. Cribbins(a very underrated actor) also shines. Andre Morrell and Christopher Lee also are on hand. Lee has little to really do, however. The male lead Richardson is a bit on the monotonous side, but he does an adequate job. She, the queen of a lost city and people, is played by sex goddess Ursala "Undress" Andress(she keeps her clothes on in this one). Andress probably does give her finest acting performance in this film(it's okay but don't get TOO excited!). The settings look very good, very realistic, and the score by veteran Hammer composer James Barnard easily is the best thing about the film. Bernard creates a wonderful variety of music which enhance the action and romance in the film.