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Arabesque
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Arabesque

Wed, May 4, 1966
  • Thriller
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Action
Film · Synopsis

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?

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasThu, May 5, 1966
FR
  • In CinemasSun, Jun 5, 1966
DE
  • In CinemasWed, May 4, 1966
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    as Prof. David Pollock
  • Sophia Loren
    Sophia Loren
    as Yasmin Azir
  • Alan Badel
    Alan Badel
    as Nejim Beshraavi
  • Kieron Moore
    Kieron Moore
    as Yussef Kasim
  • Carl Duering
    Carl Duering
    as Prime Minister Hassan Jena
  • John Merivale
    John Merivale
    as Maj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
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