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Arabesque (1966)

Movie"Ultra Mod. Ultra Mad. Ultra Mystery."
Audience Score
62
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NR 1 hr 45 minMay 5th, 1966Mystery, Comedy, Action, Thriller
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?
StarringGregory PeckSophia LorenAlan Badel
DirectorStanley Donen

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 5th, 1966
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 5th, 2011 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$4,800,000
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal Pictures, Stanley Donen Films
Movie Tags:
london, englandspyprofessorpolitical assassinationspy thrillerpolitical intrigue body doublewoman spycipherhieroglyph