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Sphinx

"Beyond the sealed door was the last undiscovered treasure in Egypt. And it's all hers - if she can get out alive!"

February 11, 1981 1h 58m 5.5/10 (26 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Sphinx is a adventure/mystery film. directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

Starring Lesley-Anne Down, Frank Langella, and Maurice Ronet

Synopsis

Egyptologist Erica Baron finds more than she bargained for during her long-planned trip to The Land of the Pharoahs - murder, theft, betrayal, love, and a mummy's curse!

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 11, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 58m 118 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (26 votes)
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Budget $14M Production budget
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Box Office $2M 0.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$14,000,000
Revenue
$2,022,771

Production Companies

  • Orion Pictures
  • S & L Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sphinx about?

Egyptologist Erica Baron finds more than she bargained for during her long-planned trip to The Land of the Pharoahs - murder, theft, betrayal, love, and a mummy's curse!

Who directed Sphinx?

Sphinx was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

How long is Sphinx?

Sphinx has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

When was Sphinx released?

Sphinx was released on February 11, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sphinx?

The main cast of Sphinx includes Lesley-Anne Down, Frank Langella, Maurice Ronet, John Gielgud, Vic Tablian.