Arabesque (1966)
Ultra Mod. Ultra Mad. Ultra Mystery.
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?
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Gordon Cotler (Novel)
- Peter Stone (Screenplay)
- Julian Mitchell (Screenplay)
- Stanley Price (Screenplay)
Themes
Espionage and International Intrigue, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Espionage and International Secrets, Shadowy Figure and the Alleyway Clue, International Espionage and Action
Keywords
london, england, spy, professor, body double, political assassination, political intrigue , hieroglyph, cipher, spy thriller, woman spy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Arabesque stars Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel, Kieron Moore, Carl Duering, John Merivale.
- How long is Arabesque?
- Arabesque has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Arabesque?
- Arabesque is a Thriller, Comedy, Mystery, Action film.
- What is the budget of Arabesque?
- Arabesque had a budget of $5M.
- Where was Arabesque produced?
- Arabesque was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Arabesque?
- The themes of Arabesque include: Espionage and International Intrigue, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Espionage and International Secrets, Shadowy Figure and the Alleyway Clue, International Espionage and Action.