Movie Description
Arabesque
(1966)Overview
When a plot against a prominent Middle Eastern politician is uncovered, David Pollock, a professor of ancient hieroglyphics at Oxford University, is recruited to help expose the scheme. Pollock must find information believed to be in hieroglyphic code and must also contend with a mysterious man called Beshraavi. Meanwhile, Beshraavi's lover, Yasmin Azir, seems willing to aid Pollock -- but is she really on his side?
Featured Crew
- Director : Stanley Donen
- Producer : Stanley Donen
- Editor : Frederick Wilson
- Cast : Gregory Peck,Sophia Loren,Alan Badel,Kieron Moore,Carl Duering,John Merivale,Duncan Lamont,George Coulouris,Ernest Clark,Harold Kasket,Windsor Davies,Jimmy Gardner,Larry Taylor,Harry Locke,Michael Bilton,Jill Goldston,James Payne
Cast
Prof. David Pollock
Yasmin Azir
Nejim Beshraavi
Yussef Kasim
Prime Minister Hassan Jena
Maj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
Webster
Ragheeb
Beauchamp
Mohammed Lufti
Policeman
Helmsley
Mustapha
Zookeeper
Microscope Salesman
Ascort Racegoer (uncredited)
Driving the Kidnap Lorry (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleArabesque
Status Released
Release Information
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1966-05-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 45m
Budget₹ 4800000
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures,Stanley Donen Films
Genres
- Thriller
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Action
