Suez
“HE CHANGED THE MAP of the World!”
Synopsis
Ferdinand de Lesseps, disappointed in love, is sent as a junior diplomat to the Isthmus of Suez, and realizes it's just the place for a canal.
Top Cast
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Tyrone Power
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Loretta Young
Countess Eugenie de Montijo
Annabella
Toni Pellerin
J. Edward Bromberg
Prince Said
Joseph Schildkraut
Vicomte Rene De Latour
Henry Stephenson
Count Mathieu de Lesseps
Sidney Blackmer
Marquis Du Brey
Maurice Moscovitch
Mohammed Ali
Sig Ruman
Sergeant Pellerin
Nigel Bruce
Sir Malcolm Cameron
Miles Mander
Benjamin Disraeli
George Zucco
Prime Minister
Leon Ames
Napoleon III - Emperor of France
Rafaela Ottiano
Maria De Teba
Victor Varconi
Victor Hugo
Georges Renavent
Bank President
Frank Reicher
General Changarnier
Carlos De Valdez
Count Hatzfeldt
Release History & Theatrical Window
NY, NY
Festival / Special Debut
October 28, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Dunne, Julien Josephson
- Original Score
- Louis Silvers
- Original Title
- Suez
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Philip Dunne, Julien Josephson, Sam Duncan
Louis Silvers
J. Peverell Marley
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Barbara McLean
Editor
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Julien Josephson
Screenplay
Louis Silvers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suez
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suez about?
Ferdinand de Lesseps, disappointed in love, is sent as a junior diplomat to the Isthmus of Suez, and realizes it's just the place for a canal.
Who directed Suez?
Suez was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Suez?
The principal cast of Suez includes Tyrone Power, Loretta Young, Annabella, J. Edward Bromberg, Joseph Schildkraut.
When was Suez released and how long is it?
Suez was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Suez?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Suez was composed by Louis Silvers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Suez?
Suez holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).