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Seven Crystal Balls and the Prisoners of the Sun

1969 · Movie · 78 min · ★ 6.7 · 67% critics

AnimationComedyAdventure

After a team of archaeologists disturbs an ancient Inca site, a strange curse leaves them trapped in a recurring sleep filled with frightening visions. The mystery soon turns into a rescue adventure that stretches from Europe to Peru through danger, suspense, and bursts of humor.

Based on The Seven Crystal Balls, Prisoners of the Sun

Also known as The Prisoners of the Sun

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Details
Original title
Tintin et le Temple du Soleil
Years
1969
Release date
1969-12-13
Language
French
Runtime
78 min
Critic score
67/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (93 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a family-friendly animated adventure with mystery, danger, and light comedy, especially if you like Tintin and the Lake of Sharks; Not for you if dated elements or slower stretches put you off.

Pros: eerie curse mystery; adventurous Peru journey; playful humor | Cons: uneven pacing; mixed animation quality; songs may annoy

Themes

  • based on comic
  • incan empire
  • cusco, peru
  • mummy's curse
  • amerindian mummy

Cast & crew

Directed by Raymond Leblanc