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The Egyptian (1954)

★ 6.5Approved139 minDirector: Michael Curtiz

1954 film by Michael Curtiz

The Egyptian is a 1954 American epic historical drama film made by 20th Century-Fox. Filmed in CinemaScope with color by DeLuxe, it was directed by Michael Curtiz and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck. It is based on Mika Waltari's 1945 novel of the same name and the screenplay was adapted by Philip Dunne and Casey Robinson. Leading roles were played by Edmund Purdom, Bella Darvi, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Gene Tierney, Peter Ustinov, and Michael Wilding. Cinematographer Leon Shamroy was nominated for an Oscar in 1955.

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What is The Egyptian about?
The Egyptian (1954) — In eighteenth dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe (Edmund Purdom), a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb (Victor Mature) is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah (Michael Wilding). Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger
Is The Egyptian based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Egyptian scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.