Omar Khayyam
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Synopsis
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.
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Cornel Wilde
Omar Khayyam
Michael Rennie
Hasani Sabah
Debra Paget
Sharain
John Derek
Prince Malik
Raymond Massey
The Shah
Yma Sumac
Karina
Margaret Hayes
Queen Zarada
Joan Taylor
Yaffa
Perry Lopez
Prince Ahmud
Sebastian Cabot
Nizam
Morris Ankrum
Sharain's Father
Abraham Sofaer
Tutush
Edward Platt
Jayhan
James Griffith
Buzorg
John Abbott
Yusuf
Dick Elliott
Tavern Keeper
Douglas Spencer
Pigeon Keeper
Peter Adams
Master Herald
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Barré Lyndon
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Omar Khayyam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Barré Lyndon
Victor Young
Ernest Laszlo
Everett Douglas
Frank Freeman Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Barré Lyndon
Writer
Frank Freeman Jr.
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Everett Douglas
Editor
Ralph Jester
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Omar Khayyam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Omar Khayyam about?
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.
Who directed Omar Khayyam?
Omar Khayyam was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Omar Khayyam?
The principal cast of Omar Khayyam includes Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, John Derek, Raymond Massey.
When was Omar Khayyam released and how long is it?
Omar Khayyam was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Omar Khayyam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Omar Khayyam was composed by Victor Young.