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The Egyptian

  • 19541954
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 19m
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6.5/10
4.1K
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The Egyptian (1954)
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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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4.1K
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  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Philip Dunne(screen play)
    • Casey Robinson(screen play)
    • Mika Waltari(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jean Simmons
    • Victor Mature
    • Gene Tierney
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  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Philip Dunne(screen play)
    • Casey Robinson(screen play)
    • Mika Waltari(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jean Simmons
    • Victor Mature
    • Gene Tierney
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    • 88User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons
    • Meritas Merit
    Victor Mature
    Victor Mature
    • Horemhebas Horemheb
    Gene Tierney
    Gene Tierney
    • Baketamonas Baketamon
    Michael Wilding
    Michael Wilding
    • Akhnatonas Akhnaton
    Bella Darvi
    Bella Darvi
    • Neferas Nefer
    Peter Ustinov
    Peter Ustinov
    • Kaptahas Kaptah
    Edmund Purdom
    Edmund Purdom
    • Sinuheas Sinuhe
    Judith Evelyn
    Judith Evelyn
    • Taiaas Taia
    Henry Daniell
    Henry Daniell
    • Mekereas Mekere
    John Carradine
    John Carradine
    • Grave Robberas Grave Robber
    Carl Benton Reid
    Carl Benton Reid
    • Senmutas Senmut
    Tommy Rettig
    Tommy Rettig
    • Thothas Thoth
    Anitra Stevens
    • Queen Nefertitias Queen Nefertiti
    Donna Martell
    Donna Martell
    • Lady in Waitingas Lady in Waiting
    Mimi Gibson
    Mimi Gibson
    • First Princessas First Princess
    Carmen De Lavallade
    Carmen De Lavallade
    • Egyptian Danceras Egyptian Dancer
    Harry Thompson
    • Nubianas Nubian
    George Melford
    George Melford
    • Priestas Priest
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Philip Dunne(screen play)
      • Casey Robinson(screen play)
      • Mika Waltari(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Marilyn Monroe lobbied hard to play Nefer, but Producer Darryl F. Zanuck had earmarked the role for his then-mistress, Bella Darvi.
    • Goofs
      Akhnaton was succeeded by Tutankhamen, not Horemheb. Horemheb succeeded Aye, who was the successor of Tutankhamen.
    • 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 tenderness, the crime against the charity, the pleasure against the pain. I began life as I am ending it, alone. I rode alone on the bosom of the Nile in a boat of reeds dawbed with pitch and tied with fowler's knots. Thus the city of Thebes was accustomed to dispose of its unwanted children. I grew up on the waterfront of the city in the house of my foster parents who had saved me from the river. My foster father lived there by choice because he was also, by choice, physician to the poor of the city. From the rich he could have commanded princely fees, for he alone, in Thebes, was master of the ancient art of opening skulls. From the beginning I kept to myself. I used to wander alone on the banks of the Nile. Until the day came when I was ready to enter the School of Life. In the School of Life were trained the chosen young men of Egypt. The future scientists, philosophers, statesmen and generals. All the learning of Egypt lay in the keeping of the gods. For ten years I served them in the school that I might earn the right to call myself a physician. I learned to bend my body to them, but that was all. My mind still asked a question. Why?

    • Alternate versions
      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.
    • Connections
      Edited into Ancient Secrets of the Bible (1992)

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    6/10
    Spectacular movie about ancient Egypt history based on historic events
    The picture narrates upon Sinuhe the Egyptian (Edmund Purdom) who works as a medic for paupers and hapless . He meets a good woman (a gorgeous Jean Simmons) and a bad woman called Nefer (a femme fatale Bella Darvi ; Marilyn Monroe lobbied hard to play her , but Darryl F. Zanuck had earmarked the role for his then-mistress Darvi) and an one-eyed , rascally servant (Peter Ustinov). After this , the physician saves and heals pharaoh Amenophis IV (Michael Wilding) from a lion and is appointed as a royal healer . In the palace court from Thebas happens various intrigues with the Pharaoh's sister (Gene Tierney) and the general Horemheb (Victor Mature)and the priest (Henry Daniel) , follower of ¨Amon Ra¨. As Akhenaten tried to bring about a departure from traditional religion, yet in the end it would not be accepted . After his death, traditional religious practice was gradually restored .

    The film is partially based on historic deeds and loosely based on Mika Waltari's novel . It's a slice of ancient history set in 1300 B.C and the 18th dynasty : Amenophis IV (son of great pharaoh AmenophisIII) is known as Akenaton , he was proclaimed maximum priest imposing a sole and only God , Aton (the sun God) pitting to priests worshipping Amon-Ra . Amenophis created a new city (called Ajetaton or Amarna). He was married to Nefertiti and would born Tutankhamon but Horemheb rules over and is proclaimed pharaoh . There is an Italian version about similar events titled ¨Nefertiti queen of Nilo , 1961¨ (by director Fernando Cerchio with Jeanne Crain and Vincent Price) but with lack luster and lesser budget . This adaptation by Michael Curtiz is much better with an impressive control of the crowd and scenarios . The musical score from Alfred Newman and Bernard Herrmann , two greatest cinema musicians is extraordinary with romantic and spiritual chores score . Leon Shamroy's spellbound color cinematography ensure the glimmer spectacle . The casting is of first range , they are mightier than the movie . At a cost of $5 million, the film took two years to research , the designers ultimately cataloging five million items of clothing and properties . As set design , gowns , and production are breathtaking . After shooting was completed, Fox made back some of the film's immense cost by selling many of the set pieces, props and costumes to Paramount, which then employed them in an even bigger epic, Cecil B. DeMille's Ten Commandments . The motion picture will appeal to historical epics buffs. Rating : Good . Well worth watching .
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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1954 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Sinuhe, der Ägypter
    • Filming locations
      • Death Valley National Park, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 19 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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