Arabesque
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Synopsis
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?
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Arabesque (1966) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Prof. David Pollock
Sophia Loren
Yasmin Azir
Alan Badel
Nejim Beshraavi
Kieron Moore
Yussef Kasim
Carl Duering
Prime Minister Hassan Jena
John Merivale
Maj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
Duncan Lamont
Webster
George Coulouris
Ragheeb
Ernest Clark
Beauchamp
Harold Kasket
Mohammed Lufti
Windsor Davies
Policeman
Jimmy Gardner
Helmsley
Larry Taylor
Mustapha
Harry Locke
Zookeeper
Michael Bilton
Microscope Salesman
Jill Goldston
Ascort Racegoer (uncredited)
James Payne
Driving the Kidnap Lorry (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Stone, Julian Mitchell, Stanley Price
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Arabesque
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $4.8M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Stanley Donen Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Donen
Peter Stone, Julian Mitchell, Stanley Price, Gordon Cotler
Henry Mancini
Christopher Challis
Frederick Wilson
Stanley Donen
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Saint Laurent
Costume Design
Stanley Donen
Director
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Stanley Donen
Producer
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Peter Stone
Screenplay
Julian Mitchell
Screenplay
Stanley Price
Screenplay
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arabesque
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arabesque about?
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?
Who directed Arabesque?
Arabesque was directed by Stanley Donen.
Who stars in Arabesque?
The principal cast of Arabesque includes Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel, Kieron Moore, Carl Duering.
When was Arabesque released and how long is it?
Arabesque was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Arabesque?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arabesque was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is Arabesque based on a book or true story?
Arabesque is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gordon Cotler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arabesque?
Arabesque holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).