Arabesque
Arabesque1966
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Arabesque
1h 45m·Thriller, Comedy, Mystery·
Directed by Stanley Donen·1966
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6.3/10 avgAverage user ratingWhen 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?
DirectorStanley DonenCinematographyChristopher ChallisScreenplayJulian MitchellStudioUniversal Pictures
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gregory PeckProf. David Pollock | Prof. David Pollock |
 Sophia LorenYasmin Azir | Yasmin Azir |
 Alan BadelNejim Beshraavi | Nejim Beshraavi |
 Kieron MooreYussef Kasim | Yussef Kasim |
 Carl DueringPrime Minister Hassan Jena | Prime Minister Hassan Jena |
 John MerivaleMaj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane | Maj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane |
 Duncan LamontWebster | Webster |
 George CoulourisRagheeb | Ragheeb |
 Ernest ClarkBeauchamp | Beauchamp |
 Harold KasketMohammed Lufti | Mohammed Lufti |
 Windsor DaviesPoliceman | Policeman |
 Jimmy GardnerHelmsley | Helmsley |
| LLarry TaylorMustapha | Mustapha |
 Harry LockeZookeeper | Zookeeper |
 Michael BiltonMicroscope Salesman | Microscope Salesman |
 Jill GoldstonAscort Racegoer (uncredited) | Ascort Racegoer (uncredited) |
| JJames PayneDriving the Kidnap Lorry (uncredited) | Driving the Kidnap Lorry (uncredited) |