Arabesque
1966, English. Directed by Stanley Donen.
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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?
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 197 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Stanley DonenDirector
- Gregory PeckProf. David Pollock
- Sophia LorenYasmin Azir
- Alan BadelNejim Beshraavi
- Kieron MooreYussef Kasim
- Carl DueringPrime Minister Hassan Jena
- John MerivaleMaj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
- Duncan LamontWebster
- George CoulourisRagheeb
- Ernest ClarkBeauchamp
- Harold KasketMohammed Lufti
- Windsor DaviesPoliceman
- Jimmy GardnerHelmsley
Details
- Released
- 4 May 1966
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Julian Mitchell, Peter Stone, Stanley Price
- Budget
- $4.8M
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Arabesque: quick answers
Is Arabesque worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 197 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Arabesque?
Arabesque runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Arabesque have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Arabesque. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Arabesque suitable for kids?
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What movies are like Arabesque?
If you liked Arabesque, try The Long Kiss Goodnight, Desert Dawn, The 51st State.
Who directed Arabesque?
Arabesque (1966) was directed by Stanley Donen and stars Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel.