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Summary

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?

Details

Release Date: May 4, 1966

Runtime: 105 minutes

Genres: Thriller, Comedy, Mystery, Action

Rating: ⭐ 6.3/10 (176 votes)

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Cast

  • Gregory Peck

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    Yasmin Azir

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  • Jill Goldston

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