David Macaulay: Pyramid
1989, English. Directed by Larry Klein.
How did ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid at Giza, joining two million blocks of heavy stone with amazing precision? Who were the leaders who built these enormous structures, and what did these tombs signify? Host David Macaulay explores the history, mythology, and religions of Egypt's people, combining live footage and animation. Take a rare look at the mummy of Ramses II and buried treasure in the sacred Valley of the Kings.
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- 0h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Larry KleinDirector
- David MacaulayHost
- Derek JacobiHordedef (voice)
- Brian BlessedAnkhaf (voice)
- John HurtKhufu / Second French Explorer (voice)
- Siân PhillipsMersyankh (voice)
- Geoffrey MatthewsNebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)
- Tim Pigott-SmithDjedefre / Scout (voice)
- Sarah BullenHenutsen (voice)
- Timothy SpallKawab / Tomb Robber (voice)
- Peter PaceyKhafre / Guard (voice)
- Ysanne ChurchmanMeritities / Boy Khafre (voice)
Details
- Released
- 4 January 1989
- Written by
- Mark Olshaker
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David Macaulay: Pyramid runs 57 minutes (0h 57m).
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David Macaulay: Pyramid isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like David Macaulay: Pyramid?
If you liked David Macaulay: Pyramid, try Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron, Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, 9/11: Inside the President's War Room.
Who directed David Macaulay: Pyramid?
David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989) was directed by Larry Klein and stars David Macaulay, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed.