She (1965)
Hammer Film Productions' lavish fantasy epic, where an immortal queen's obsessive love threatens to consume all who enter her hidden kingdom.
She - Movie Information
- Original Title: She
- Release Year: 1965
- Directed by: Robert Day
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 1h 46m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 9, 1965 (United States - NR), June 10, 1965 (Australia)
- Alternative Titles: She, la diosa de fuego (ES), Ona (CZ)
- Production Companies: Hammer Film Productions, Associated British Picture Corporation, Warner-Pathé Distributors
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
She - Plot
The lost city of Kuma is ruled by the cruel, arrogant, beautiful queen, Ayesha, gifted with eternal life. She lures Leo Vincey into her world, seeing in him the reincarnation of the lover she long ago murdered in a fit of violent jealousy. Against all advice Leo is determined to stay and Ayesha persuades him to bathe in the flame of eternal youth... with disastrous consequences.
She - Trailer
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SHE who must be obeyed! ...SHE who must be loved! ...SHE who must be possessed!
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She - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Robert Day
Main Cast
- Ursula Andress
- Peter Cushing
- Bernard Cribbins
- John Richardson
- Rosenda Monteros
- Christopher Lee
- André Morell
- Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari
- Julie Mendez
- Lisa Peake
Writers
- David T. Chantler
Producers
- Michael Carreras
She - FAQs
What is She (1965) about?
She (1965) follows Leo Vincey, who is lured to the hidden city of Kuma by Ayesha, an immortal queen who believes him to be the reincarnation of a lover she killed centuries ago in a jealous rage. The film blends adventure, fantasy, and doomed romance with spectacular consequences.
Is She (1965) based on a book?
Yes, She (1965) is based on the classic 1887 adventure novel She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider Haggard. The novel has been adapted multiple times for film and stage, and Haggard's tale of an immortal queen ruling a lost African civilization remains one of the most influential adventure stories ever written.
Who plays Ayesha in She (1965)?
Ayesha, the immortal queen known as 'She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed,' is played by Ursula Andress. Fresh from her iconic debut in Dr. No (1962), Andress brings commanding beauty and imperious authority to the role, making Ayesha one of the most memorable femme fatales in classic British fantasy cinema.
What happens at the end of She (1965)?
At the film's climax, Ayesha attempts to prove her immortality to Leo by stepping into the Flame of Life a second time. Rather than renewing her youth, the flame reverses her immortality, causing her to age rapidly and crumble to dust — a visually striking sequence that serves as the film's dramatic and cautionary finale.
Who are the main actors in She (1965)?
She (1965) stars Ursula Andress as Ayesha, John Richardson as Leo Vincey, Peter Cushing as Holly, Christopher Lee as Billali, Bernard Cribbins as Job, Rosenda Monteros as Ustane, and André Morell as Haumeid. The cast combines Hammer Film Productions regulars with international talent.
Where can I watch She (1965)?
She (1965) is currently available to stream on Tubi TV with ads. Availability may vary by region, so checking a streaming aggregator like JustWatch is recommended to find the most up-to-date viewing options in your area.
Did She (1965) get a sequel?
Yes, Hammer Film Productions produced a follow-up titled The Vengeance of She in 1968. However, Ursula Andress did not return for the sequel; instead, Olinka Berova took on the lead role. The follow-up was generally considered inferior to the original and performed modestly at the box office.
Who directed She (1965) and who composed the score?
She (1965) was directed by Robert Day, a British filmmaker known for his work in genre pictures. The atmospheric score was composed by James Bernard, Hammer's most celebrated in-house composer, whose dramatic orchestral style helped define the studio's distinctive sound throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
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