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?
Details
Release date1966-05-04
Runtime105 min
GenresThriller, Comedy, Mystery, Action
DirectorStanley Donen
CastGregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel, Kieron Moore, Carl Duering, John Merivale, Duncan Lamont, George Coulouris
ProductionUniversal Pictures, Stanley Donen Films
CountriesUnited States of America
LanguagesEnglish
AwardsWon 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 4 nominations total
