Arabesque (1966)
Arabesque is a 1966 thriller movie directed by Stanley Donen, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren and Alan Badel.
When a plot against a prominent Middle Eastern politician is uncovered, David Pollock, a professor of ancient hieroglyphics at Oxford University, is recruited to help expose the scheme. Pollock must find information believed to be in hieroglyphic code and must also contend with a mysterious man called Beshraavi. Meanwhile, Beshraavi's lover, Yasmin Azir, seems willing to aid Pollock -- but is she really on his side?
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What is Arabesque about?
When a plot against a prominent Middle Eastern politician is uncovered, David Pollock, a professor of ancient hieroglyphics at Oxford University, is recruited to help expose the scheme. Pollock must find information believed to be in hieroglyphic code and must also contend with a mysterious man called Beshraavi. Meanwhile, Beshraavi's lover, Yasmin Azir, seems willing to aid Pollock -- but is she really on his side?
When was Arabesque released?
Arabesque was released on 4 May 1966.
How long is Arabesque?
Arabesque runs 1h 45m.
Who made Arabesque?
Arabesque was directed by Stanley Donen.
Where can I watch Arabesque?
Arabesque is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Arabesque
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Cast
- Gregory Peck as Prof. David Pollock
- Sophia Loren as Yasmin Azir
- Alan Badel as Nejim Beshraavi
- Kieron Moore as Yussef Kasim
- Carl Duering as Prime Minister Hassan Jena
- John Merivale as Maj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
- Duncan Lamont as Webster
- George Coulouris as Ragheeb
- Ernest Clark as Beauchamp
- Harold Kasket as Mohammed Lufti
- Windsor Davies as Policeman
- Jimmy Gardner as Helmsley