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Amazing Planet: Mummies Unwrapped
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Amazing Planet: Mummies Unwrapped

1998-07-14 · 52 min · Not rated

Documentary · Science Fiction · Family

Take a weird world tour with a crew of alien explorers! Their mission: Unwrap the secrets of mummies and other ancient mysteries. Captain Rip Rayon and his crew search for hidden treasure in the Great Pyramids, ponder the purpose of Stonehenge, and discover deserted cities deep in the jungle.

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Directors
James McKenna, Michael Gross
Production companies
National Geographic
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pat CashmanPat CashmanCaptain Rip Rayon
Mark PinckneyMark PinckneySqueege
Tiffany SaitoKidogo
Ki GottbergOrb (voice)

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