In the 11th century Seljuk Empire, Persian poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam's lover marries the Shah but the Shah, whose life is threatened by a sect of assassins, appoints Omar royal advisor.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Cornel WildeOmar Khayyam | Omar Khayyam |
 Michael RennieHasani Sabah | Hasani Sabah |
 Debra PagetSharain | Sharain |
 John DerekPrince Malik | Prince Malik |
 Raymond MasseyThe Shah | The Shah |
 Yma SumacKarina | Karina |
 Margaret HayesQueen Zarada | Queen Zarada |
 Joan TaylorYaffa | Yaffa |
 Perry LopezPrince Ahmud | Prince Ahmud |
 Sebastian CabotNizam | Nizam |
 Morris AnkrumSharain's Father | Sharain's Father |
 Abraham SofaerTutush | Tutush |
 Edward PlattJayhan | Jayhan |
 James GriffithBuzorg | Buzorg |
 John AbbottYusuf | Yusuf |
 Dick ElliottTavern Keeper | Tavern Keeper |
 Douglas SpencerPigeon Keeper | Pigeon Keeper |
 Peter AdamsMaster Herald | Master Herald |
 Henry BrandonCommander | Commander |
| KKem DibbsTutush's Guard | Tutush's Guard |
 Paul PicerniCommander | Commander |
 Robert TafurNobleman (uncredited) | Nobleman (uncredited) |