The Mystery of the Sphinx
Synopsis
Hosted by Charlton Heston, it explores the possibility that the Sphinx maybe older than expected. John Anthony West examines that water erosion on the Sphinx can pre-date it to 10,000 years old?. Other mysteries such as how they moved 200 ton stone blocks to build the pyramids, the secret chambers under the Sphinx and the links to the pyramids that are suggested on Mars.
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NBC Mystery of the Sphinx Emmy Winning Special-Fritz Heede music
Type: Clip • Published 2009-08-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Cote
- Original Score
- Fritz Heede
- Original Title
- The Mystery of the Sphinx
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Cote
Fritz Heede
Boris Said, Robert Watts
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Cote
Director
Robert Watts
Producer
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What is The Mystery of the Sphinx about?
Hosted by Charlton Heston, it explores the possibility that the Sphinx maybe older than expected. John Anthony West examines that water erosion on the Sphinx can pre-date it to 10,000 years old?. Other mysteries such as how they moved 200 ton stone blocks to build the pyramids, the secret chambers under the Sphinx and the links to the pyramids that are suggested on Mars.
Who directed The Mystery of the Sphinx?
The Mystery of the Sphinx was directed by Bill Cote.
Who stars in The Mystery of the Sphinx?
The principal cast of The Mystery of the Sphinx includes John Anthony West, Charlton Heston, Robert M. Schoch.
When was The Mystery of the Sphinx released and how long is it?
The Mystery of the Sphinx was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mystery of the Sphinx?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mystery of the Sphinx was composed by Fritz Heede.