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The Egyptian

NR19542h 19mMichael Curtiz
IMDb 6.5

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"To Nefer, shameless temptress of Babylon, he surrendered his parents' hope of immortality!"

In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.

HistoryDrama
EgyptCourtesanDesertAncient EgyptPharoah14th Century BcValley Of The Kings

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What is The Egyptian (1954) about?

In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.

Who stars in The Egyptian?

The Egyptian stars Edmund Purdom (Sinuhe), Victor Mature (Horemheb), Peter Ustinov (Kaptah), Jean Simmons (Merit), Gene Tierney (Baketamon). The film was directed by Michael Curtiz.

How long is The Egyptian?

The Egyptian has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1954. It is rated NR.

Is The Egyptian worth watching?

The Egyptian holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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