In ancient Egypt, a poor orphan becomes a genial physician and is eventually appointed at the Pharaoh's court where he witnesses palace intrigues and learns dangerous royal secrets.
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Jean Simmons | ... | Merit | |
| Victor Mature | ... | Horemheb | |
| Gene Tierney | ... | Baketamon | |
| Michael Wilding | ... | Akhnaton | |
| Bella Darvi | ... | Nefer | |
| Peter Ustinov | ... | Kaptah | |
| Edmund Purdom | ... | Sinuhe | |
| Judith Evelyn | ... | Taia | |
| Henry Daniell | ... | Mekere | |
| John Carradine | ... | Grave Robber | |
| Carl Benton Reid | ... | Senmut | |
| Tommy Rettig | ... | Thoth | |
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Anitra Stevens | ... | Queen Nefertiti |
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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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17 December 1954 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
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$5,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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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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The name of the Pharaoh - Akhenaten - is only mentioned twice in the film; first by Victor Mature and later at the end by Edmund Purdom. See more »Goofs
After drinking poison the Pharaoh Akhnaton sprawls dead on his throne. As Sinuhe and Horemheb continue talking Akhnaton (Michael Wilding) can clearing be seen breathing. 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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The version of the film shown in the UK was shorter than the standard print by several seconds. Missing and apparently censored were the two shots of Nefer's head underwater as Sinuhe is attempting to kill her. See more »Contribute to This Page
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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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