Valley of the Kings
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Synopsis
Hard-boiled archeologist Mark Brandon is searching for ancient tombs in Egypt when he is approached by beautiful Ann Mercedes, who convinces him to help her fulfill her deceased father's life's ambition - to provide solid proof of the biblical Joseph's travels in ancient Egypt. As an ex-pupil of Ann's father, Mark accepts and the two embark on a search for the tomb of the Pharoah Ra Hotep, said to have had some connection with Joseph. The trail to the tomb is fraught with intrigue, betrayal, murder, and the possibility that the tomb itself has been emptied of all its artifacts by ancient looters.
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Robert Taylor
Mark Brandon
Eleanor Parker
Ann Barclay Mercedes
Carlos Thompson
Philip Mercedes
Kurt Kasznar
Hamed Backhour
Victor Jory
Tuareg Chief
Leon Askin
Valentine Arko, Antique Dealer
Aldo Silvani
Father Anthimos
Samia Gamal
Dancer
Laurette Luez
Native Girl
Rushdy Abaza
Robed Man (uncredited)
Leora Dana
Lovely Girl (uncredited)
Frank De Kova
Akmed Salah (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.6x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Pirosh
- Screenplay & Story
- C.W. Ceram, Robert Pirosh, Karl Tunberg
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Valley of the Kings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $2.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Pirosh
C.W. Ceram, Robert Pirosh, Karl Tunberg
Miklós Rózsa
Robert Surtees
Harold F. Kress
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Pirosh
Director
Robert Pirosh
Writer
Karl Tunberg
Writer
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Valley of the Kings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valley of the Kings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Valley of the Kings about?
Hard-boiled archeologist Mark Brandon is searching for ancient tombs in Egypt when he is approached by beautiful Ann Mercedes, who convinces him to help her fulfill her deceased father's life's ambition - to provide solid proof of the biblical Joseph's travels in ancient Egypt. As an ex-pupil of Ann's father, Mark accepts and the two embark on a search for the tomb of the Pharoah Ra Hotep, said to have had some connection with Joseph. The trail to the tomb is fraught with intrigue, betrayal, murder, and the possibility that the tomb itself has been emptied of all its artifacts by ancient looters.
Who directed Valley of the Kings?
Valley of the Kings was directed by Robert Pirosh.
Who stars in Valley of the Kings?
The principal cast of Valley of the Kings includes Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, Carlos Thompson, Kurt Kasznar, Victor Jory.
When was Valley of the Kings released and how long is it?
Valley of the Kings was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Valley of the Kings?
Valley of the Kings had a reported production budget of $2.1M and grossed $3.3M at the worldwide box office (1.6 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Valley of the Kings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Valley of the Kings was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
Is Valley of the Kings based on a book or true story?
Valley of the Kings is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C.W. Ceram".