The Egyptian (1954)
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.
Where to watch The Egyptian
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What is The Egyptian 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. The Egyptian is a History, Drama movie, released on 1954-08-25, runtime 139 minutes.
Is The Egyptian worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Egyptian 6.5 out of 10 from 114 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Egyptian?
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Directed by
Michael Curtiz
Cast
- Edmund Purdom as Sinuhe
- Victor Mature as Horemheb
- Peter Ustinov as Kaptah
- Jean Simmons as Merit
- Gene Tierney as Baketamon
- Bella Darvi as Nefer
- Michael Wilding as Akhnaton
- Judith Evelyn as Taia
- Henry Daniell as Mekere
- John Carradine as Grave Robber
- Carl Benton Reid as Senmut
- Tommy Rettig as Thoth
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Sources
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