Egypt: Quest for Eternity (1982)

Documentary about ancient Egypt, its temples, paintings and art, and how these old treasures are being endangered by modern civilization. Also shown are the Nile river, the Luxor and Karnak... See full summary »

Director:

Norris Brock

Writer:

Miriam Birch

Stars:

Richard Basehart, Lanny Bell, Dorothy Eady

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Richard Basehart	...	Narrator
Lanny Bell	...	Himself - Egyptologist
Dorothy Eady	...	Herself - Egyptologist
Walter Fairservis	...	Himself - Egyptologist (as Dr. Walter Fairservis)
E.G. Marshall	...	Himself - Host
Kent Weeks	...	Himself - Egyptologist

Storyline

Documentary about ancient Egypt, its temples, paintings and art, and how these old treasures are being endangered by modern civilization. Also shown are the Nile river, the Luxor and Karnak temples, the Sphynx, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the river path to the Land of the Dead, the pharaohs and queens' tombs, as well as egyptologysts' interpretation of Ancient Egypt mysteries.

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Plot Keywords:

egypt | pyramid | history episode

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Genres:

Documentary | History

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1982 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Geographic Society, WQED

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

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