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The Egyptian

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Original title

The Egyptian

Year

1954

Running time

140 min.

Country

United States

Director

Michael Curtiz

Screenwriter

Philip Dunne, Casey Robinson. Novel: Mika Waltari

Cast

Music

Bernard Herrmann, Alfred Newman

Cinematography

Leon Shamroy

Producer

20th Century Fox. Producer: Darryl F. Zanuck

Genre

Drama | Historical. Ancient Egypt. Epic film

Synopsis

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, and bizarre secrets are revealed to him, he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth. Short on historical accuracy but strong on plot and characterization.

Awards: 1954: Nominated for Oscar: Best Cinematography (Color)

1953: Golden Globes: Most Promising Newcomer - Female (Bella Darvi)

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The Egyptian

1954

Michael Curtiz

6.4

(2,456)