Sphinx
“Beyond the sealed door was the last undiscovered treasure in Egypt. And it's all hers - if she can get out alive!”
Synopsis
Egyptologist Erica Baron finds more than she bargained for during her long-planned trip to The Land of the Pharoahs - murder, theft, betrayal, love, and a mummy's curse!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Sphinx (1981) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-01
Top Cast
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Lesley-Anne Down
Erica Baron
Frank Langella
Akmed Khazzan
Maurice Ronet
Yvon Mageot
John Gielgud
Abdu-Hamdi
Vic Tablian
Khalifa
Martin Benson
Mohammed
John Rhys-Davies
Stephanos Markoulis
Nadim Sawalha
Gamal
Saeed Jaffrey
Selim
William Hootkins
Don, Tour Guide
James Cossins
Lord Carnarvon
Victoria Tennant
Lady Carnarvon
Tutte Lemkow
Tewfik Hamdi
Behrouz Vossoughi
Menephta, The Royal Architect
Eileen Way
Aida
Cengiz Saner
Akmed's Servant
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.14x
-$12M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay & Story
- John Byrum
- Original Score
- Michael J. Lewis
- Original Title
- Sphinx
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, S & L Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner
John Byrum, Robin Cook
Michael J. Lewis
Ernest Day
Michael F. Anderson, Robert Swink
Stanley O'Toole, Franklin J. Schaffner
Department Leadership Roster
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
John Byrum
Screenplay
Stanley O'Toole
Producer
Michael J. Lewis
Original Music Composer
Ernest Day
Director of Photography
Michael F. Anderson
Editor
Robert Swink
Editor
Terence Marsh
Production Design
Judy Moorcroft
Costume Design
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sphinx
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sphinx about?
Egyptologist Erica Baron finds more than she bargained for during her long-planned trip to The Land of the Pharoahs - murder, theft, betrayal, love, and a mummy's curse!
Who directed Sphinx?
Sphinx was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in Sphinx?
The principal cast of Sphinx includes Lesley-Anne Down, Frank Langella, Maurice Ronet, John Gielgud, Vic Tablian.
When was Sphinx released and how long is it?
Sphinx was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sphinx?
Sphinx had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (0.14 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Sphinx?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sphinx was composed by Michael J. Lewis.
Is Sphinx based on a book or true story?
Sphinx is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robin Cook".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sphinx?
Sphinx holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).