The Egyptian (1954)

Dir: Michael Curtiz Drama / History stars 3

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The Egyptian is an American period drama film first released in 1954, directed by Michael Curtiz. The film is based on a novel by Mika Waltari and stars Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Gene Tierney, Michael Wilding and Bella Darvi. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Michael Curtiz
Script: Philip Dunne, Casey Robinson, Mika Waltari (novel)
Photo: Leon Shamroy
Music: Bernard Herrmann, Alfred Newman
Cast: Jean Simmons (Merit), Victor Mature (Horemheb), Gene Tierney (Baketamon), Michael Wilding (Akhnaton), Bella Darvi (Nefer), Peter Ustinov (Kaptah), Edmund Purdom (Sinuhe), Judith Evelyn (Taia), Henry Daniell (Mekere), John Carradine (Grave robber), Carl Benton Reid (Senmut), Tommy Rettig (Thoth), Anitra Stevens (Queen Nefertiti), Peter Reynolds (Sinuhe, age 10), Richard Allan (Student in School of Life), Michael Ansara (Hittite commander), Don Blackman (Nubian prince), Geraldine Bogdonovich (Tavern waitress), George Chester (Nubian guard), Angela Clarke (Kipa), Edmund Cobb (Patient), Henry Corden (Hittite officer), Karl ’Killer’ Davis (Libyan guard), Carmen De Lavallade (Egyptian dancer), Mimi Gibson (Princess), Leo Gordon (Egyptian soldier), Michael Granger (Officer), Yeghishe Harout (Syrian at Nefer’s), Ian MacDonald (Ship’s captain), Tyler MacDuff (Cadet), Tiger Joe Marsh (Libyan guard), Donna Martell (Lady in waiting), Mike Mazurki (Foreman, House of Death), George Melford (Priest), Ron Nyman (Guard), Lawrence Ryle (Priest), Paul Salata (Egyptian official), Harry Thompson (Nubian), Bruno VeSota, Joan Winfield (Governess)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 139 min

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