Arabesque - 1966

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?

105min
1966
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.4/10

Cast

Gregory Peck profile pictureGregory PeckProf. David Pollock
Sophia Loren profile pictureSophia LorenYasmin Azir
Alan Badel profile pictureAlan BadelNejim Beshraavi
Kieron Moore profile pictureKieron MooreYussef Kasim
Carl Duering profile pictureCarl DueringPrime Minister Hassan Jena
John Merivale profile pictureJohn MerivaleMaj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
Ernest Clark profile pictureErnest ClarkBeauchamp
Harold Kasket profile pictureHarold KasketMohammed Lufti
Harry Locke profile pictureHarry LockeZookeeper
Michael Bilton profile pictureMichael BiltonMicroscope Salesman

About Arabesque

Arabesque Overview

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: 105min

Extra details

Original Title: Arabesque
Original Language: English
Budget: $4,800,000.00
Directed By: Stanley Donen
Production Companies
Universal PicturesStanley Donen Films