Arabesque(1966)
“Ultra Mod. Ultra Mad. Ultra Mystery.”
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?
Director
Stanley Donen
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$5M
Cast
Gregory Peck
as Prof. David Pollock
Sophia Loren
as Yasmin Azir
Alan Badel
as Nejim Beshraavi
Kieron Moore
as Yussef Kasim
Carl Duering
as Prime Minister Hassan Jena
John Merivale
as Maj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
Duncan Lamont
as Webster
George Coulouris
as Ragheeb
Ernest Clark
as Beauchamp
Harold Kasket
as Mohammed Lufti
Windsor Davies
as Policeman
Jimmy Gardner
as Helmsley
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$5M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Stanley Donen Films
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Where can I watch Arabesque?▼
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What is Arabesque about?▼
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?
Who directed Arabesque?▼
Arabesque was directed by Stanley Donen and released in 1966. It is a thriller, comedy, mystery, action film.
How long is Arabesque?▼
Arabesque has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Arabesque?▼
The cast of Arabesque includes Gregory Peck as Prof. David Pollock, Sophia Loren as Yasmin Azir, Alan Badel as Nejim Beshraavi, Kieron Moore as Yussef Kasim, Carl Duering as Prime Minister Hassan Jena and more.
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