Product Details

• Actors: Orson Welles
• Directors: Sidney Smith, Sid Smith
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Monterey Video
• DVD Release Date: August 2, 2005
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0009MDPTM
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #70,438 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

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"Recommended for academic, public, and school library collections of all sizes."

Product Description
More than 3,300 years ago, a boy king ruled over one of the most captivating empires the world would ever know. Following his mysterious death at the young age of 19, his name would be treacherously erased from history by his successors. The pharaoh’s tomb would remain undisturbed, buried beneath the desert sands for centuries, holding secrets and treasures beyond the imagination. Secrets shrouded in mystery until the remarkable discovery of his tomb, in the famed Valley of the Kings, by archeologist Howard Carter in 1922.

Over 8 million people attended the "Tut" [King Tutankhamen or Tutankhamun] exhibition when it first toured the United States in the late 70’s, making it the most attended museum tour in history and a spectacular new world tour began in 2004.

Now you can witness the marvelous treasure up close, as these stunning and priceless artifacts are revealed in extraordinary detail, and experience the mystery and romance surrounding the legendary King Tutankhamun.

Written By: W.W. Lewis

Starring: Hosted by Orson Welles

Directed By: Sid Smith

DVD Features: The Remarkable Discovery, The Mysterious Life and Death of Tutankhamun, Enduring Questions About the King, Tutankhamun Timeline, Tour of Egypt Photo Gallery

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good documentary, but..., August 26, 2005

By	lothda - See all my reviews

This 1978 TV production gives an overview of the exhibition of treasures from the young pharao's tomb that was on a world tour at the time. The treasures are as impressive now as they were then. The picture quality, however, is no better than VHS. No attempt at restauration or enhancement seems to have been made. Even if your interest in King Tut is high you should think before buying.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The original award-wining documentary on the discovery and contents of the Egyptian tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, September 8, 2005

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Hosted by Orson Welles, Tut: The Boy King is the original award-wining documentary on the discovery and contents of the Egyptian tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. This beautifully produced DVD edition is enhanced with updated features which include "The Remarkable Discovery", "The Mysterious Life and Death of Tutankhamen"; Enduring Questions About the King", "Tutankhamun Timeline", "Mapping the Tomb", and a Photo Gallery. Tut: The Boy King will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library Video/DVD collections.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tut Mania, March 21, 2006

By	Kathryne L. Falkner - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Excellent would recommend it to anyone interested in King Tut
I have been interested in Tut for years and this is a great
addition to my video library