The Egyptian
"To Nefer, shameless temptress of Babylon, he surrendered his parents' hope of immortality!"
Originally released in 1954. The Egyptian is a history/drama film. directed by Michael Curtiz. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Edmund Purdom, Victor Mature, and Peter Ustinov
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (103 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$15M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $15,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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 tragedi...
Who directed The Egyptian?
The Egyptian was directed by Michael Curtiz.
How long is The Egyptian?
The Egyptian has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was The Egyptian released?
The Egyptian was released on August 25, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Egyptian?
The main cast of The Egyptian includes Edmund Purdom, Victor Mature, Peter Ustinov, Jean Simmons, Gene Tierney.
Is The Egyptian worth watching?
The Egyptian has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 103 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.