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The Egyptian (1954)

The Egyptian (1954)

Drama History

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

Release Date: 1954, August 25
Directors: Michael Curtiz
Countries: United States of America
Production: 20th Century Fox
Cast: John Carradine, Henry Corden, Mimi Gibson, Michael Ansara, Paul Kruger, Franco Fantasia, Harry Shearer, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Judith Evelyn, John George, Lars Hensen

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

desert egypt ancient egypt pharoah courtesan 14th century bc valley of the kings