The Egyptian
“To Nefer, shameless temptress of Babylon, he surrendered his parents' hope of immortality!”
Synopsis
In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer ⚫ O EGÍPCIO (Egyptian The), de Michael Curtiz, FOX, 1954.
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-07
Top Cast
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Edmund Purdom
Sinuhe
Victor Mature
Horemheb
Peter Ustinov
Kaptah
Jean Simmons
Merit
Gene Tierney
Baketamon
Bella Darvi
Nefer
Michael Wilding
Akhnaton
Judith Evelyn
Taia
Henry Daniell
Mekere
John Carradine
Grave Robber
Carl Benton Reid
Senmut
Tommy Rettig
Thoth
Anitra Stevens
Queen Nefertiti
Michael Ansara
Hittite Commander
Henry Corden
Hittite Officer
Mady Comfort
Egyptian Female
Richard Allan
Student in School of Life
Sharon Jan Altman
Princess
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3x
+$10M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Dunne, Casey Robinson
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman, Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- The Egyptian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Greek, English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Philip Dunne, Casey Robinson, Mika Waltari
Alfred Newman, Bernard Herrmann
Leon Shamroy
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Casey Robinson
Screenplay
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Barbara McLean
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Egyptian
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What is The Egyptian about?
In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.
Who directed The Egyptian?
The Egyptian was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Egyptian?
The principal cast of The Egyptian includes Edmund Purdom, Victor Mature, Peter Ustinov, Jean Simmons, Gene Tierney.
When was The Egyptian released and how long is it?
The Egyptian was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Egyptian?
The Egyptian had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $15M at the worldwide box office (3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Egyptian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Egyptian was composed by Alfred Newman, Bernard Herrmann.
Is The Egyptian based on a book or true story?
The Egyptian is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mika Waltari".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Egyptian?
The Egyptian holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).