The leading information resource for the entertainment industry
ЕгиптÑнин (1954 )
In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues, and bizarre secrets are revealed to him, he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth. Short on historical accuracy but strong on plot and characterization. Written by Molly Malloy
Plot Keywords:
To Nefer, shameless temptress of Babylon, he surrendered his parents' hope of immortality! See more »
While Queen Nefertiti and several of his daughters are depicted, no mention is made of the Pharaoh Akhenaten's most famous child - his son Tutankhamen. See more »
Shortly before Sinuhe attempts to drown/strangle Nefer, she turns her back on him (and the audience). The zipper on the back of her gown is clearly visible. See more »
[ first lines ]
Sinuhe. [ Older Sinuhe voiceover ] I, Sinuhe the Egyptian, write this. In my place of exile on the shores of the Red Sea. There is no more desolate spot on earth. Soon the jackals and the vultures will make a poor meal of what is left of me. No monument will mark my resting place. I will leave only this, the story of my life. I have lived fully and deeply. I have tasted passion, crime and even murder. It is for you to judge me. You must weigh the good against the evil, the passion against the.
See more »
Connections
Frequently Asked Questions
User Reviews
As a dedicated lover of all things Egyptian this is a classic piece from the 50's, along with my other favourite, Land of the Pharaohs". The sets and colours are just wonderful and everything seems so "neat" in the production quality. I thought Victor Mature was well cast and Peter Ustinov a real gem! The whole look of the movie (along with others made in this era) has an appeal that you just don't get with modern movies with all their digitized effects (I have yet to see the 1999 movie "The Mummy but am sure I will love it!).
16 of 21 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No
Contribute to This Page
IMDb's Comic-Con 2017 Guide
Check out IMDb's 2017 Comic-Con Guide for the latest celebrity interviews, event coverage, cosplay photos, and more.