Pharaoh
Faraon
“Out of Ancient Egypt - The Real... Dramatic Struggle of Love And Power - 5000 Years B.C”
Synopsis
Young Pharaoh Ramses XIII clashes with Egypt's clergy over influence on the affairs of the state and its coffers. inexperienced, but quite ambitious pharaoh is putting up a fight against a powerful clan of priests usurping rule over the country.
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Pharaoh (Modern Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-03
Top Cast
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Jerzy Zelnik
Ramesses XIII / Lycon
Wiesława Mazurkiewicz
Nikrotis
Barbara Brylska
Kama
Krystyna Mikołajewska
Sarah
Ewa Krzyżewska
Hebron
Piotr Pawłowski
Herhor
Leszek Herdegen
Pentuer
Stanisław Milski
High Priest Mefres
Kazimierz Opaliński
Beroes
Mieczysław Voit
Priest of Seth
Alfred Łodziński
Hiram
Andrzej Girtler
Ramses XII
Emir Buczacki
Thutmose
Józef Czerniawski
Mentezufis
Edward Rączkowski
Dagon
Ryszard Ronczewski
Eunane
Leonard Andrzejewski
Tehenna
Jerzy Block
Fellach
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Tadeusz Konwicki
- Original Score
- Adam Walaciński
- Original Title
- Faraon
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Tadeusz Konwicki, Bolesław Prus
Adam Walaciński
Jerzy Wójcik, Wiesław Zdort
Wiesława Otocka
Mikhail Amiradzhibi
Department Leadership Roster
Jerzy Wójcik
Director of Photography
Wiesława Otocka
Editor
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Director
Jerzy Skrzepiński
Production Design
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Screenplay
Tadeusz Konwicki
Screenplay
Maria Czekalska
Costume Design
Wiesław Zdort
Director of Photography
Andrzej Majewski
Costume Design
Barbara Ptak
Costume Design
Lidia Rzeszewska
Costume Design
Adam Walaciński
Original Music Composer
Shadi Abdel Salam
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pharaoh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pharaoh about?
Young Pharaoh Ramses XIII clashes with Egypt's clergy over influence on the affairs of the state and its coffers. inexperienced, but quite ambitious pharaoh is putting up a fight against a powerful clan of priests usurping rule over the country.
Who directed Pharaoh?
Pharaoh was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
Who stars in Pharaoh?
The principal cast of Pharaoh includes Jerzy Zelnik, Wiesława Mazurkiewicz, Barbara Brylska, Krystyna Mikołajewska, Ewa Krzyżewska.
When was Pharaoh released and how long is it?
Pharaoh was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Pharaoh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pharaoh was composed by Adam Walaciński.
Is Pharaoh based on a book or true story?
Pharaoh is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bolesław Prus".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pharaoh?
Pharaoh holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).