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The Egyptian (1954) 6.4
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... See full summary » Director:Michael Curtiz |
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Merit
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Bella Darvi | ... |
Nefer
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Kaptah
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Judith Evelyn | ... |
Taia
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Mekere
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Grave Robber
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Carl Benton Reid | ... |
Senmut
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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, and bizarre secrets are revealed to him, he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth. Short on historical accuracy but strong on plot and characterization. Written by Molly Malloy
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"I, Sinuhe, The Egyptian, have committed every crime against man, woman and the Gods..." See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
17 December 1954 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
L'égyptien See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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4-Track Stereo (Western Electric Recording)Color:
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2.55 : 1
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Sinuhe: [Older Sinuhe voiceover] I, Sinuhe the Egyptian, write this. In my place of exile on the shores of the Red Sea. There is no more desolate spot on earth. Soon the jackals and the vultures will make a poor meal of what is left of me. No monument will mark my resting place. I will leave only this, the story of my life. I have lived fully and deeply. I have tasted passion, crime and even murder. It is for you to judge me. You must weigh the good against the evil, the passion against the...
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Marilyn Monroe lobbied hard to play "Nefer," but Darryl F. Zanuck had earmarked the role for his then-mistress, Bella Darvi. See more »Goofs
When Bakatamon is talking to Sinuhe about killing Aknaaton she takes her second glass of beer, her cloak end is in her right hand. As she walks to her chair the cloak end is not in her hand but as the camera cuts to her at the chair it is in her hand, magically and without her picking it up. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Sinuhe: [Older Sinuhe voiceover] I, Sinuhe the Egyptian, write this. In my place of exile on the shores of the Red Sea. There is no more desolate spot on earth. Soon the jackals and the vultures will make a poor meal of what is left of me. No monument will mark my resting place. I will leave only this, the story of my life. I have lived fully and deeply. I have tasted passion, crime and even murder. It is for you to judge me. You must weigh the good against the evil, the passion against the...
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As a dedicated lover of all things Egyptian this is a classic piece from the 50's, along with my other favourite, Land of the Pharaohs". The sets and colours are just wonderful and everything seems so "neat" in the production quality. I thought Victor Mature was well cast and Peter Ustinov a real gem! The whole look of the movie (along with others made in this era) has an appeal that you just don't get with modern movies with all their digitized effects (I have yet to see the 1999 movie "The Mummy but am sure I will love it!).
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