Omar Khayyam
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Originally released in 1957. Omar Khayyam is a adventure/romance film. directed by William Dieterle.
Starring Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, and Debra Paget
Synopsis
Omar Khayyam was one of the greatest Persian poets. He was also a brilliant mathematician. Though his quatrains were written in the 11th century, they are still popular the world over. The details of his life are unknown, so this movie invents a biography for him and includes in it his real achievements - the invention of a new calendar and the penning of those epigrammatic poems. This film has him romancing a sultan's bride and foiling the assassin sect's plot to kill the sultan's son.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Omar Khayyam about?
Omar Khayyam was one of the greatest Persian poets. He was also a brilliant mathematician. Though his quatrains were written in the 11th century, they are still popular the world over. The details ...
Who directed Omar Khayyam?
Omar Khayyam was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is Omar Khayyam?
Omar Khayyam has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Omar Khayyam released?
Omar Khayyam was released on August 23, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Omar Khayyam?
The main cast of Omar Khayyam includes Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, John Derek, Raymond Massey.