Arabesque
"Ultra Mod. Ultra Mad. Ultra Mystery."
Originally released in 1966. Arabesque is a thriller/comedy film. directed by Stanley Donen.
Starring Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, and Alan Badel
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (177 votes)
Budget
$4.8M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gregory Peck
as Prof. David Pollock
Sophia Loren
as Yasmin Azir
Alan Badel
as Nejim Beshraavi
Kieron Moore
as Yussef Kasim
Carl Duering
as Prime Minister Hassan Jena
John Merivale
as Maj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
Duncan Lamont
as Webster
George Coulouris
as Ragheeb
Ernest Clark
as Beauchamp
Harold Kasket
as Mohammed Lufti
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,800,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Stanley Donen Films
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 mus...
Who directed Arabesque?
Arabesque was directed by Stanley Donen.
How long is Arabesque?
Arabesque has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Arabesque released?
Arabesque was released on May 4, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arabesque?
The main cast of Arabesque includes Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel, Kieron Moore, Carl Duering.
Is Arabesque worth watching?
Arabesque has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 177 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.