The Egyptian (1954)
The Egyptian is a 1954 history movie directed by Michael Curtiz, with a running time of 2h 19m. It stars Edmund Purdom, Victor Mature and Peter Ustinov.
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 he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.
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What is The Egyptian about?
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 he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.
When was The Egyptian released?
The Egyptian was released on 25 August 1954.
How long is The Egyptian?
The Egyptian runs 2h 19m.
Who made The Egyptian?
The Egyptian was directed by Michael Curtiz.
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