Land of the Pharaohs
“HER BLOOD STAINED EVERY STONE OF THE PYRAMID”
Synopsis
A captured architect designs an ingenious plan to ensure the impregnability of the tomb of a self-absorbed Pharaoh, obsessed with the security of his next life.
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The Land Of The Pharaohs - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-21
Top Cast
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Jack Hawkins
Pharaoh Khufu
Joan Collins
Princess Nellifer
Dewey Martin
Senta
Alex Minotis
Hamar
James Robertson Justice
Vashtar
Luisella Boni
Kyra
Sydney Chaplin
Treneh
James Hayter
Mikka
Kerima
Queen Nailla
Piero Giagnoni
Xenon
Ferruccio Amendola
Egyptian Architect (uncredited)
Gianfranco Bellini
Captain of the Guard (uncredited)
Valérie Camille
Dancer at the Party (uncredited)
Diego Carlisi
Priest (uncredited)
Carlo D'Angelo
Nabuna, Nellifer's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Cyril Delevanti
Bit Part (uncredited)
Vittoria Febbi
Mea (uncredited)
David Muss
Dancer at the Party (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- William Faulkner, Harry Kurnitz, Harold Jack Bloom, Howard Hawks
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Land of the Pharaohs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $2.9M
- Production Studios
- Continental Film, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
William Faulkner, Harry Kurnitz, Harold Jack Bloom, Howard Hawks
Dimitri Tiomkin
Lee Garmes, Russell Harlan
Vladimir Sagovsky
Howard Hawks
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hawks
Director
William Faulkner
Writer
Harry Kurnitz
Writer
Harold Jack Bloom
Writer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Howard Hawks
Producer
Vladimir Sagovsky
Editor
Mayo
Costume Design
Lucilla Mussini
Costume Design
Howard Hawks
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Land of the Pharaohs
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What is Land of the Pharaohs about?
A captured architect designs an ingenious plan to ensure the impregnability of the tomb of a self-absorbed Pharaoh, obsessed with the security of his next life.
Who directed Land of the Pharaohs?
Land of the Pharaohs was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in Land of the Pharaohs?
The principal cast of Land of the Pharaohs includes Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, Dewey Martin, Alex Minotis, James Robertson Justice.
When was Land of the Pharaohs released and how long is it?
Land of the Pharaohs was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Land of the Pharaohs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Land of the Pharaohs was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Land of the Pharaohs?
Land of the Pharaohs holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).